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Colm is a Practice Leader in Fragomen's Dublin office, where he is responsible for managing immigration teams that work directly with our local and multinational clients’ HR, global mobility and talent acquisition teams. These clients span multiple industries, including technology, financial services, energy and professional services.

Colm has over twelve years of experience in immigration, where he’s managed in-house global mobility programmes and provided immigration services in both Ireland and Canada. He has extensive experience in large-scale immigration programme management, through to the delivery of employment authorisation, visa and residence permit permissions. Colm has provided strategic immigration and mobility support to clients in areas such as compliance audits, redundancy support, large-scale people movement projects, VIPs and government advocacy.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Colm spent six years working in Dublin and Toronto with the Big 4. Colm's mobility and immigration roles are complimented by his initial education and training in human resources. He has extensive experience providing in-house support in the mobility and HR functions of various industry sectors such as professional services, manufacturing, not-for-profit and financial services.

Education

  • Dublin Business School, M.A., 2006
  • Maynooth University, B.A., 2005

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Experience

Strategic advisor to global mobility and HR programme managers, supporting their immigration needs at local, regional, and global levels.

Extensive experience managing and supporting immigration teams providing Irish and Canadian immigration applications across their full life cycle, including employment permits, entry visa and in-country immigration registration. 

Subject matter expert in complex immigration cases such as long-term residence permissions, trusted partnership corporate registrations and Atypical Working Scheme permissions, with a focus on immigration compliance and policy.

Publications and lectures

Quoted, “Number of work permits issued last year drops by almost a quarter.” The Irish Times, 7 January 2026.

Speaker, “Staying Ahead: Irish Immigration Compliance for Employers.” Fragomen, Cork, Ireland, 15 July 2025.

Panelist, GME Leaders Exchange VX | UK & Ireland, 9 March 2023.

Speaker, Legal Island | EURAXESS Ireland & the Hosting Agreement Scheme, April 2021.

Panelist, GME Leaders Exchange VX | UK & Ireland, October 2020.

Colm’s insights

January 8, 2026 | Media mentions

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

December 14, 2025 | Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinuteRead more

November 4, 2025 | Meeting

Proactive Immigration Compliance: What Irish Employers Need to KnowRead more
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January 8, 2026 | Media mentions

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

December 14, 2025 | Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinuteRead more

November 4, 2025 | Meeting

Proactive Immigration Compliance: What Irish Employers Need to KnowRead more
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January 8, 2026 | Media mentions

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

December 14, 2025 | Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinuteRead more

November 4, 2025 | Meeting

Proactive Immigration Compliance: What Irish Employers Need to KnowRead more
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January 8, 2026 | Media mentions

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

December 14, 2025 | Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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Proactive Immigration Compliance: What Irish Employers Need to KnowRead more
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Colm’s insights

January 8, 2026 | Media mentions

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

December 14, 2025 | Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinuteRead more

November 4, 2025 | Meeting

Proactive Immigration Compliance: What Irish Employers Need to KnowRead more
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January 8, 2026 | Media mentions

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

December 14, 2025 | Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinuteRead more

November 4, 2025 | Meeting

Proactive Immigration Compliance: What Irish Employers Need to KnowRead more
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