Question 1

What does the Employment Permits Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Replaces 2003 and 2006 Employment Permits Acts. Creates ten types of permits including new Seasonal Employment Permit for recurring seasonal roles. Requires foreign nationals to hold employment permit to work in Ireland; employers must ensure compliance or face penalties; subcontractors must verify permits are in place. Introduces Labour Market Needs Test requiring roles be advertised on EURES and online platforms before hiring non-EEA workers; maintains 50:50 rule requiring half workforce be EEA/UK/Swiss nationals.

Question 2

What stage is the Employment Permits Bill 2022 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Employment Permits Bill 2022 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Employment Permits Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Employment Permits Bill 2022 was sponsored by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and was introduced on 4 Oct 2022.

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