Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2025
393. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of work permits issued in Ireland from 1 January to date in 2025, by nationality, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51945/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland operates a managed employment permits system, maximising the benefits of economic migration and minimising disruption to Ireland’s labour market.
The system is designed to facilitate the entry of appropriately skilled non-EEA nationals to fill skills and/or labour shortages required to develop and support enterprise for the benefit of our economy.
As of 26 September 2025, the department has issued 22,162 employment permits. A detailed breakdown by nationality is set out in the table below.
