500 work permits unveiled for dairy sector

500 new General Employment Permits have been made available for dairy farm assistants.

Changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) include those aiming to help fill skill shortages in the dairy sector.

500 new General Employment Permits have been made available for dairy farm assistants. Eligible roles must pay a minimum of €30,000, based on a 39-hour week.