The situation
Employment permit processing is delayed as the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI) is closed due to adverse weather. Irish Residence Permit (IRP, formerly GNIB card) appointments in Dublin still stand.
A closer look
Impact on foreign nationals
Foreign nationals who cannot reach their appointments are invited to contact their registration office to reschedule their appointment over the coming days.
Looking ahead
More severe weather is expected overnight and tomorrow, March 1, 2018. Disruptions are expected to continue up to and including Friday.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to dublininfo@fragomen.com.