Dublin Chamber of Commerce: Fragomen Urges Irish Businesses to Prioritise Immigration Compliance

Ireland's new Employment Permits Bill is set to change how the country's businesses attract and employ global talent.

Senior Manager Stephen McCrea shares with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce the importance of understanding and complying with these changes (for both businesses and employees) to avoid costly fines and other penalties.

Key updates in the Employment Permits Bill include:

• Consolidation of Regulations: Streamlining multiple employment laws into one comprehensive act.
• Labour Market Needs Test: Eliminating paper-based advertising to reduce costs and attract necessary talent more effectively.
• Seasonal Employment Permit: Creating clear pathways for industries like horticulture while protecting employee rights.

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