The number of work permit visas issued to foreign nationals fell by over 25% in 2012 and is expected to fall again this year.

IT giants such as Google and Facebook are facing a skills shortage in Ireland that is forcing them to go abroad to recruit staff.

High-tech businesses, the Indian space agency and nuclear facilities today stepped up security across southern India following threats to target a top politician and launch suicide attacks against New Year’s revellers in India’s technology hub.