Immigration News - Employment-based visas, Global mobility, Ireland Ireland | Public consultation opens for employment permit occupations list Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) July 23, 2025 Ireland has launched a public consultation to review the occupations eligible for employment permits, aiming to address skill shortages and support economic growth. Key Points: Stakeholders are invited to submit feedback on the Ineligible Occupations List and the Critical Skills Occupations List, which guide Ireland’s employment permit policy. The review follows changes made in 2023, which added 11 roles to the Critical Skills list and made 32 roles eligible for General Employment Permits. The consultation seeks input from employers facing recruitment challenges or proposing changes to occupation eligibility. Submissions will help ensure the employment permit system remains responsive, flexible and aligned with Ireland’s labor market needs. Submissions will be accepted through the department’s online consultation form and will be open through September 19, 2025. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2025 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.