Employment Permits Bill 2022

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• Creates employment permit system for foreign workers. Replaces 2003 and 2006 permit laws with updated rules and enforcement powers.
• Prohibits employing foreign nationals without valid permits. Minister sets conditions via regulations. Breaches face penalties.
• Allows foreign workers to seek compensation in court for unpaid work. Repeals previous employment permit legislation.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 Oct 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   12 Oct 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   12 Oct 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   31 Jan 2024
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   31 Jan 2024
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   27 Feb 2024
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   22 May 2024
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   22 May 2024
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   28 May 2024
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    19 Jun 2024
11. Enacted

    25 Jun 2024