The December 2025 roadmap formalised the phasing-out of sub-standard Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) thresholds for healthcare and agri-food sectors by 2030 (rather than 2026 as originally planned). Sub-standard thresholds rise by 9% in 2026 as the first step.
Employers in healthcare, care, and agri-food sectors relying on sub-standard employment permits.
Primary: DETE — Employment Permits Salary Thresholds Roadmap 2025 ↗
Corroborating: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment ↗
Verified 2026-07-12 · methodology