Guide 5 November 2026
The Labour Market Needs Test: how to advertise a job for an Irish work permit
How the Labour Market Needs Test works for Irish employment permits. Where to advertise, for how long, what each advert must say, the 90-day deadline, the exemptions, and the mistakes that lead to refusals.
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Guide 2 November 2026
Work permits for construction trades in Ireland: bricklayers, plasterers, carpenters, painters and more
How bricklayers, plasterers, carpenters, painters, tilers, glaziers, steel fixers and other construction trades get a General Employment Permit in Ireland, trade by trade, and why the pay must meet the construction Sectoral Employment Order rate.
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Guide 29 October 2026
Work permits for HGV drivers in Ireland: licences, CPC and how to apply
How HGV drivers get a General Employment Permit in Ireland. The CE or C1E licence you need, which countries' licences are recognised, Driver CPC, the minimum salary and the steps for employers.
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