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Ireland sets phased salary-threshold hikes for all work-permit categories, first rise due 1 March 2026
DETE has published a detailed roadmap that will lift minimum salary thresholds for every Irish employment-permit type from 1 March 2026, with index-linked increases to 2030. The move offers employers cost-planning certainty but will push up wages for permit holders by 7-8 % in the first year. Mobility managers should audit current salaries, update contracts and budget for future indexation.
CSO figures show 16 % drop in immigration—but work-permit demand remains robust
New CSO statistics show total immigration to Ireland fell by 16 % in the year to April 2025, mainly due to lower Ukrainian inflows, but employer-sponsored migration remains high. The figures suggest that skills shortages and housing pressures will persist, underscoring the need for early permit filing and flexible location strategies.
Consular Forum focuses on crisis-response lessons for Irish citizens abroad
At the DFA’s 2025 Consular Forum, officials and industry partners agreed on enhanced crisis-response measures for Irish citizens abroad, including upgraded rapid-deployment teams and improved information-sharing with companies. Businesses should align their duty-of-care protocols with the DFA’s new capabilities.