HR Headquarters: Skills Shortages And The Case For Rethinking Business Immigration

Ireland’s employment-based immigration system is a key mechanism for addressing skills shortages, but growing complexity and compliance demands mean employers must ensure their processes are fit for purpose. With digitised systems, shifting permit rules and strict timelines, a more coordinated and strategic approach is increasingly necessary.

In an op-ed for HR Headquarters, Partner Ángel Bello Cortés explores how Irish employers can engage more effectively with the system—particularly in the context of the government’s 2025 consultation on the Critical Skills and Ineligible Occupations Lists. He highlights the importance of proactive planning, internal capacity building and external support to reduce risk and support long-term workforce planning.

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