Ireland sees surge in work and education permits

The number of permits issued by Ireland places it seventh overall in the EU, ahead of Sweden, Belgium, and Hungary

The Eurostat data shows 85,793 permits were issued to non-EU citizens arriving in Ireland, a 146% increase on the 34,935 issued in 2021. Picture: Denis Minihane

Ireland recorded a surge in residence permits issued to non-nationals last year, one of the largest increases in the EU, and the largest number Ireland has issued since records began a decade ago.

New data from Eurostat shows 85,793 permits were issued to non-EU citizens to come to Ireland, a 146% increase on the 34,935 issued in 2021.