Expansion of work permits helps reduce shortage of key skills

Huge demand for workers in restaurants, hotels, construction and trucking. Colm Hilliard, of Workpermits.ie, talks to  Darragh Bermingham

The Government's decision to expand its work permit system for workers from countries outside of the EEA is helping to address skills and labour shortages in areas such as construction, hospitality and agri-food.  Workpermits.ie is helping people navigate the 16-week application system.

The expansion of work permit eligibility and impact of Brexit has put Ireland in a strong position to address skills shortages in different sectors across the country.

That is according to Colm Hilliard, director of Workpermits.ie, which works with both companies and prospective employees to secure work permits for people seeking employment in Ireland.