Context A key objective of Irish labour market policy is to ensure that labour and skills needs are met from within the Irish and European Economic Area (EEA — EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) labour markets. Employment permits can be issued however for the employment of non-EEA nationals where there are identified skills shortages and employers can demonstrate demand […]
Context A key objective of Irish labour market policy is to ensure that labour and skills needs are met from within the Irish and European Economic Area (EEA — EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) labour markets. Employment permits can be issued however for the employment of non-EEA nationals where there are identified skills shortages and employers can demonstrate demand […]
Principal Types of Permit The 2014 Act updated the legislation in relation to the grant of employment permits. It reformed the Employment Permit system and give a clear legal basis for having different types of employment permits for different purposes. It provided additional criteria and rules in determining whether to refuse an application for an employment permit or to grant […]
Irish Citizenship I Citizenship grants the most extensive rights to be in the State and enjoy the benefits of its laws and protection. Nationals and naturalised residents are citizens. A wide range of persons potentially qualify for Irish citizenship. In some cases, qualification is automatic, while in others, the Minister for Justice has an element of discretion in the matter […]
Free Movement Background Membership of the European Union has had a profound impact on immigration and residency rights in Ireland. Most rights apply to both EU, EEA nationals and Swiss Nationals. The rights have been extended in scope over time, beyond the initial rights which were broadly the right to take up employment or establish a business. The rights now […]
Immigration Control All non-EEA nationals, whether visa required or not, are subject to immigration controls upon arrival in the State. These controls are applied on an occasional basis on persons arriving from within the Common Travel Area between Ireland and the UK. They apply systematically to persons arriving from outside the Common Travel Area. Generally speaking, persons can be granted […]
Background The Common Travel Area reflects the fact that many Republic of Ireland citizens have the deepest family and personal ties with the United Kingdom and that many persons in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have a common Irish and United Kingdom heritage. The CTA reinforces and supports the fact that the UK and Irish labour market […]