Government urged to review thresholds for general employment permit holders 

An extension on the implementation of salary thresholds for general employment permits is among the key recommendations by the FTMTA.

According to FTMTA chief executive Michael Farrelly, should thresholds for general employment holders rise from €30,000 to €39,000 by January of next year, "many of our members will be facing a major challenge".

An extension on the implementation of salary thresholds for general employment permits is among the key recommendations detailed by the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) in its pre-budget submission to the Government.

According to FTMTA chief executive Michael Farrelly, should thresholds for general employment holders rise from €30,000 to €39,000 by January of next year, which the current Government is committed to, "many of our members will be facing a major challenge".