Ireland in strong position to attract work permit interest amid quicker processing times

Colm Hilliard, director of Workpermits.ie, says positive changes to the work permit system and reduced waiting times for work permit applications are helping companies to fill vacant posts here in Ireland. He talks to Darragh Bermingham 

Workpermits.ie works to understand and anticipate the labour needs of Ireland's various sectors, including hospitality.

Ireland’s position in Europe as the only predominantly English-speaking country, as well as quicker work permit application turnarounds, is enhancing the country’s ability to attract workers from abroad to fill staff vacancies across a wide range of sectors.

However, concerns have been raised about the lack of affordable rental accommodation and the impact the cost of living crisis is having on potential recruitment to Ireland, particularly in cities such as Dublin.