Working in Ireland
Skilled professionals are actively recruited by employment groups to work in Ireland, and are often used to fill in skill level gaps that the local workforce can’t satisfy.
European Union (EU) citizens are eligible to work in Ireland without attaining a work permit, and have the least trouble finding employment opportunities.
Ireland has specified industries seen as 'strategically' advantageous for hiring expats. Fortunately for expats looking to move to Ireland, these skills gaps cover a large range of professions in many industries such as finances, healthcare, construction management and medical research. Expats working in Ireland, except on rare conditions, do not earn less than €30,000 annually, and have the potential to earn much more.
As a nation, Ireland is also looking to lure industry leaders to the country. To raise the standard of their workforce, the island nation will often disregard the sector specific requirements for hiring expats when it comes to those in top managerial positions.
To qualify for this type of approval, expats need to be recruited to a job earning more than €60,000 annually.
Non-EU expat citizens wanting to set up their own business must first get permission from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This is not the easiest process and requires hiring several Irish employees and investing a minimum of €300,000.
As a result, almost all expats work for an established business. All professions in Ireland belong to an association, and depending on the type of the body, the association may regulate the profession. These associations can also be a good place to look for a job.
European Union (EU) citizens are eligible to work in Ireland without attaining a work permit, and have the least trouble finding employment opportunities.
Ireland has specified industries seen as 'strategically' advantageous for hiring expats. Fortunately for expats looking to move to Ireland, these skills gaps cover a large range of professions in many industries such as finances, healthcare, construction management and medical research. Expats working in Ireland, except on rare conditions, do not earn less than €30,000 annually, and have the potential to earn much more.
As a nation, Ireland is also looking to lure industry leaders to the country. To raise the standard of their workforce, the island nation will often disregard the sector specific requirements for hiring expats when it comes to those in top managerial positions.
To qualify for this type of approval, expats need to be recruited to a job earning more than €60,000 annually.
Non-EU expat citizens wanting to set up their own business must first get permission from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This is not the easiest process and requires hiring several Irish employees and investing a minimum of €300,000.
As a result, almost all expats work for an established business. All professions in Ireland belong to an association, and depending on the type of the body, the association may regulate the profession. These associations can also be a good place to look for a job.
