Agri-Business
A new round of the EU’s tariff suspension and quota schemes has now opened to applications, the Department of Enterprise (DETE) has announced.
A phase two pilot of the Seasonal Employment Permit scheme is due to take place over the 2027 growing season.
1,100 work permits were issued to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first five months of 2026.
424 work permits were issued to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first three months of 2026.
285 work permits were issued to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first two months of 2026, according to new data.
The continuation of the Seasonal Employment Permit scheme in Ireland is currently "under deliberation".
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) has confirmed that a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes is now open.
1,915 work permits were issued to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in 2025, according to new data.
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) issued over 1,400 work permits for the agriculture sector so far this year.
Forestry
A new report has evaluated the use of timber in construction and highlighted the ways in which the timber sector can potentially grow.
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) has published the latest figures on...
A review and associated report of increases to work permit salaries are "very nearly finalised",...
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has published the latest figures on work...
The Department of Enterprise has opened a public consultation on the review of the occupations lists for work permits.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) paid 87% of its suppliers within 15 days in the first quarter (Q1) of this year.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 700 work permits to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in Q1 2025.
Nearly a quarter of the loans issued under the Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme have been for the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector.
266 work permits were issued for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector during February, the Department of Enterprise (DETE) confirmed.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 190 work permits for the agriculture sector in the first month of 2025.
Latest figures from DETE highlight that more than 3,500 work permits were granted for the agri-sector over the last 12 months.
The Department of Enterprise issued over 3,400 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first 11 months of 2024.
The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 3,291 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector up to the end of October.
The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 2,533 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector up to the end of August.
