Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2024
157. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the new IT system to allow workers employed using the work permit system to a change of employer will be in place. [27084/24]
View answerThe Employment Permits Bill 2022 has been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas and will be signed into law in the coming weeks. The Bill represents the biggest reform to employment permits legislation since the 2006 Act and will result in many positive changes to Ireland’s economic migration policy. The improvements in the Bill will allow for a more flexible employment permits system as well as ensuring employee rights are maintained. Among the changes is a provision allowing an employment permit holder to transfer their permit to another employer.Operational arrangements to give effect to the provisions of the new bill are being assessed and will be progressed once the Bill is enacted.
