As a consequence of this change, certain job roles will be removed from the ineligible list, such as:

• Healthcare Assistant
• Social Worker
• Occupational Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Speech and Language Therapist.

Persons from Non-EEA European Union Countries who wish to work in Ireland in these occupations, can now seek a General Employment Permit to do so.

The applicant must have the skills, experience, qualifications for the role. Minimum salary reumuneration is €27,000 for health care assistants.

The labour market needs test is required. Evidence of advertisements must be provided with the application.

Here is an information on General Work Permits.

Dieticians can qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit.

Qualifications

In order for applicants to quality for the permit they must have a QQI Level 5 qualification after 2 years employment in the state.

A minimum annual salary threshold of €27,000 is required.

The health care services executive intends to increase staff numbers by up to 16,000 personnel.

The critical skills occupation list and illegible occupations lists are reviewed twice yearly.

Immigration Lawyer

If you have questions about employment permits, you can speak with an immigration lawyer on (01) 546 1121 or  (052) 612 1999.

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Parent of Irish Child – Family Reunification	De Facto Partner of Irish Citizen -Family Reunification	Family Reunification Ireland – Critical Skills Work Permit
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Spouse / Civil Partner of Irish Citizen – Family Reunification	EU Treaty Rights & Descendants	Family Reunification International Protection
EU Treaty Rights Decision Review	EU Treaty Rights & Civil Partners	EU Treaty Rights & Spouses
EU Treaty Rights Residence Card	Work Permits Ireland