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Highest-ever number of employment permits issued in 2024
Sarah McIntosh
With labour shortages continuing, the sector is relying on work permits with a record of 38,189 issued last year with 3,500 granted for the agri sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
12 February 2025 Agri jobs
Positions are plentiful but employees are not
Movement in the jobs market has kicked off on the right foot for 2025, with plenty of roles and opportunities, however there is a shortage of qualified candidates and workers.
6 January 2025 News
One in 11 work permits issued were for agriculture, forestry or fishing
Meat processors, dairy co-ops, Teagasc, the NDC and farms were among the employers granted work permits last year.
Kiwis seeking Irish homes for migrant workers
The migrant workers include dairy-farm operators, tractor drivers and even vets.
10 July 2024 News