Valquiria Silva 
In Ireland, the employment of foreign nationals holding employment permits is governed by a strict legal framework designed to protect workers from abusive practices. One of the issues that most frequently gives rise to confusion – for both employers and employees – concerns the costs associated with a work permit. It is important to clarify … Read more
The so-called “50:50 Rule” is a fundamental administrative criterion within Ireland’s employment permit regime. It is enforced by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) as a measure to ensure a balanced workforce composition between nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), European Union, and Switzerland, and third-country nationals employed in the State. Legal … Read more
