The Irish Times: Number of Work Permits Issued Last Year Drops by Almost a Quarter

Work permit approvals in Ireland fell sharply in 2025, particularly in health and information and communication technology (ICT). Practice Leader Colm Collins explains in an article published in The Irish Times that system changes delayed applications and deterred some employers, while global uncertainty and renewal cycles influenced the figures. He adds that permit numbers have stabilised in recent months as employers adjust to the new environment.

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