The Employment Permits Act 2024 was signed into law on 3 July 2024 and commenced on 2 September 2024. It replaced the 2003/2006 framework, introduced a new Seasonal Employment Permit for agriculture/horticulture, modernised change-of-employer rules (after nine months without further approval), and created an intra-group transfer permit. Implementing regulations updated through late 2024.
All non-EEA workers and their employers using Ireland's employment-permit system.
Primary: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment ↗
Corroborating: Government of Ireland ↗
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