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Over 1,400 work permits issued to agri sector in first 9 months

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

Over 1,400 work permits issued to agri sector in first 9 months

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) issued over 1,400 work permits for the agriculture sector so far this year.

1,239 work permits issued to agri sector so far in 2025

Agri-Business

2 months ago

1,239 work permits issued to agri sector so far in 2025

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) has published the latest figures on...

Review of work permit salaries 'nearly finalised'

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Review of work permit salaries 'nearly finalised'

A review and associated report of increases to work permit salaries are "very nearly finalised",...

Views sought on review of occupations lists for work permits

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Views sought on review of occupations lists for work permits

The Department of Enterprise has opened a public consultation on the review of the occupations lists for work permits.

700 work permits issued to agri sector in Q1 2025 - DETE

Agri-Business

8 months ago

700 work permits issued to agri sector in Q1 2025 - DETE

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 700 work permits to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in Q1 2025.

Agri-Business

10 months ago

190 work permits issued to agriculture sector in January

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 190 work permits for the agriculture sector in the first month of 2025.

190 work permits issued to agriculture sector in January

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Proposed salary increases for work permit holders deferred

The proposed salary increases for work permit holders in January 2025 have been deferred, a DETE spokesperson has said.

Proposed salary increases for work permit holders deferred

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Almost 3,300 work permits issued to agriculture sector

The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 3,291 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector up to the end of October.

Almost 3,300 work permits issued to agriculture sector

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Over 2,500 work permits issued to agriculture sector - DETE

The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 2,533 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector up to the end of August.

Over 2,500 work permits issued to agriculture sector - DETE

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

New employment permit law will 'support' agriculture

A new law reforming the employment permit system, that will come into force on Monday, will introduce a new seasonal permit.

New employment permit law will 'support' agriculture

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Over 2,200 work permits issued to agriculture sector - DETE

The Department of Enterprise issued 2,261 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first seven months of 2024.

Over 2,200 work permits issued to agriculture sector - DETE

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Over 1,800 work permits issued for agriculture, forestry and fishing

A total of 281 work permits have been issued to companies in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector last month.

Over 1,800 work permits issued for agriculture, forestry and fishing

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Nearly 400 work permits issued for agriculture sector in May

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 372 work permits to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in May.

Nearly 400 work permits issued for agriculture sector in May

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

205 work permits issued to agriculture sector in April

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 205 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in April.

205 work permits issued to agriculture sector in April

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

Over 1,000 work permits issued in agriculture, fishing and forestry

The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 1,002 work permits for foreign-national workers in the agriculture sector up to the end of March.

Over 1,000 work permits issued in agriculture, fishing and forestry

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

842 work permits issued for agriculture, forestry and fishing sector

842 work permits for foreign-national workers were issued in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first two months of 2024.

842 work permits issued for agriculture, forestry and fishing sector

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Minister: 350 general employment permits for dairy farm assistants

The "largest ever expansion" of Ireland's employment permits system will see quota numbers extended for key agricultural roles.

Minister: 350 general employment permits for dairy farm assistants

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Work permit quotas for meat processors have been 'exhausted'

The provision of work permits for meat processors have been supplied to the extent that quotas are "exhausted," according to a government minister.

Work permit quotas for meat processors have been 'exhausted'

Beef

about 2 years ago

TD raises meat production's 'chronic' labour shortages in Dáil

Labour shortages in the meat production industry was an issue raised in government recently by a...

TD raises meat production's 'chronic' labour shortages in Dáil

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Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Employment permits list review to be finalised next month

The review of lists for employment permits is expected to be finalised next month, in what may help to alleviate some labour shortages in Ireland.

Employment permits list review to be finalised next month

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Employment permits issued to agri sector remain low

Just over 1,100 employment permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector have been issued in the first seven months of this year.

Employment permits issued to agri sector remain low

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Review of lists for employment permits underway

There could be some hope for machinery manufacturers and dealers who are experiencing a shortage of labour as the government has launched a review of the lists for employment permits,

Review of lists for employment permits underway

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