Taise Azevedo 
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has announced a deferral of the proposed increases to the Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) for employment permits, which were originally planned for January 2025. This decision follows the initiation of a review aimed at ensuring future increases are sustainable for both employers and permit holders. The MAR, which … Read more
McGrath Mullan LLP is honoured to have been appointed as the legal information provider for the Brazilian Embassy in Ireland. This week the partners Gerard McGrath and Taise Azevedo had the privilege of signing the agreement with Ambassador Flávio Macieira, formalising this important partnership. We are truly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to a productive and successful … Read more
Ireland’s divorce process is based on a ‘no-fault’ system, meaning the court does not consider the reasons behind the breakdown of the marriage. However, to obtain a divorce, you must meet the following three key requirements: 1. Living Apart for two of the past three years You and your spouse must have lived apart for at least two … Read more
On 20 September 2024, McGrath Mullan LLP, as a sponsor of the III International Congress of the Brazilian Lawyers Association (ABA), was represented by Partner Taise Azevedo and Legal Executives Fabiano Milani and Valquiria Silva at the Law Society of Ireland in Dublin. The event, attended by notable figures including Minister-Counsellor Felipe Costi Santarosa and … Read more
As of 4th November 2024, the Irish Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) will officially take over responsibility from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) for the renewal of residence permissions across all counties in Ireland. From this date, all applicants nationwide must use the ISD online renewal portal to submit their applications. This change means that applicants … Read more
This notice, published on the Irish Immigration website, highlights important information for non-EEA nationals planning to travel over the upcoming Christmas holiday period. The Immigration Services Registration Office in Burgh Quay, Dublin, is currently handling a high volume of renewal applications, with processing times estimated at 3-4 weeks. After the renewal process is completed, it … Read more
If you have Irish ancestry and were born outside of Ireland, you might be eligible to become an Irish citizen through a process called Foreign Birth Registration (FBR). Irish citizenship can be passed by descent. It’s a pathway that has become increasingly popular for those who cherish their Irish roots or seek the benefits of … Read more
The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of senior management, key personnel, or trainees within multinational corporations. This permit allows non-EEA nationals from an overseas branch to be transferred to the corporation’s Irish branch, supporting the country’s job growth ambitions and the establishment of foreign direct investment companies. Eligibility and Criteria … Read more
The Department of Justice has recently implemented two significant updates aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency for immigrants residing in the country. These updates mark a change in responsibility and eligibility criteria, impacting individuals seeking first-time registration or renewals of residence permissions. Transfer of responsibility for first-time registration and renewals One of the key … Read more
We are delighted to share a recent successful outcome in an application for the review of a residence retention decision. This case underscored the importance of distinguishing between residence and domicile when seeking to retain residence rights following a foreign divorce. Our client is a Brazilian national who arrived in Ireland as a student in … Read more
