In the first seven months of 2023, a total of 18,367 work permits were granted in Ireland

A total of 18,367 work permits were granted in Ireland in the first seven months of 2023. The Irish government has revealed that this is between January and July this year. Indians are the biggest beneficiaries of work permits. India- 6,868, Philippines- 1,535, Brazil- 1,608 and Pakistan- 934 are the number of permits granted to citizens. Dublin has the highest number of permits issued by county. The figures are Dublin - 8,770, Cork - 1,534 and Kildare - 1,138.

A total of 967 permits were rejected and 403 were revoked. Health and Social Work Activities- 6,192, Information and Communication Activities- 2,769, Accommodation and Food Services Activity- 1,503, Financial and Insurance Activities- 1,336, and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries- 1,101 are the sectors focused permits. figures.

Based on the new changes introduced by the Department of Justice, from January 1 this year, the salary threshold for this program has been amended from the national minimum wage to match the salary requirement for the general work permit. All employers trying to apply to hire workers through this program must ensure that the minimum salary exceeds €30,000.

The Government of Ireland has announced some changes to the terms and conditions of the Atypical Working Scheme Following the new changes that came into force last year, the Government of Ireland has announced that it will extend permits under the Atypical Working Scheme for a period of 90 days. According to the Department of Justice of Ireland, from 1 January 2023, the salary threshold for the Atypical Working Scheme will be amended from the current national minimum wage so that it is consistent with the salary requirement for a general work permit.

This means that employers intending to make applications to hire workers through the Atypical Working Scheme must ensure that the minimum salary is above €30,000. It is a short-term contract offered to all non-EEA nationals intending to travel to Ireland. In order to further help the country's economy, the authorities in Ireland are continuously trying to attract more foreign workers and thereby fill the labor shortage.