Many people wonder about the number of work permits that are currently valid in Ireland, here is a quick statistical run down up to and including July 31st 2007. Currently there are work permits issued for 12,805 workers in Ireland. This is down from 19,557 that were valid in 2006.
Top Ten Countries with Permits issued from Ireland
Also available are the numbers of countries who were denied work permits, and for the sake of clarity the top three are India (184), Philippines (134), China (116).
| Position | Country | Number of Permits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 2067 |
| 2 | Philippines | 2015 |
| 3 | South Africa | 818 |
| 4 | Ukraine | 808 |
| 5 | United States of America | 697 |
| 6 | China | 607 |
| 7 | Brazil | 515 |
| 8 | Australia | 491 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 453 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 411 |
Work Permits by Industry
Here is a break down of what industries have had the most number of work permits issued.
| Position | Industry | Number of Permits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service Industry | 4041 |
| 2 | Medical & Nursing | 2939 |
| 3 | Sport | 2903 |
| 4 | Catering | 2533 |
| 5 | Industry | 1265 |
| 6 | Agriculture & Fisheries | 720 |
| 7 | Education | 457 |
| 8 | Exchange Agreements | 314 |
| 9 | Domestic | 289 |
| 10 | Entertainment | 85 |
Top Irish Companies who have received Work Permits
It is also possible to find out what companies have the most work permits issued. We are a little confused with Macra Na Feirme heading the list, but it’s possible these are for some manual labour.
| Position | Company | Number of Permits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macra Na Feirme | 105 |
| 2 | Cemex IT Services Ltd | 52 |
| 3 | Health Services Executive | 47 |
| 4 | KPMG | 32 |
| 5 | Locumotion | 29 |
| 6 | ISS Contract Cleaners Limited | 21 |
| 7 | Liffey Meats (Cavan) Ltd | 19 |
| 8 | Ernst & Young | 18 |
| 9 | Google Ireland Limited | 17 |
| 10 | Satyam Computer Services Limited (India) on secondment to Satyam Computer Services Limited (Ireland) |
16 |
| 11 | University of Dublin | 16 |
| 12 | Kepak Group Ltd | 16 |
| 13 | Tom Duffy & Son’s Circus | 15 |
So there you have it, a quick look at what is happening in Ireland with regards to work permits.
Source : [Entemp.ie].
Interesting info. Hope you don’t mind if I nick this to use when talking to my clients. p.s classic that the circus made it onto the leader board - never been to that one!!
No worries Paul, use away !
Also don’t be afraid to put a link back to your site in your posts. (I’ve edited your last one)
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This web site only gives information how may work permit are given. There many Green card workpermit given in Ireland for which there is no data on there web site. Actually Number of work permit has come down because every one is getting Green card permit.
True Steve, the data wasn’t available for Green Cards. But as soon as I get it I will post it up. Btw. not everyone is getting a Green Card
just to clarify the statistical deatil for DETE, i enquired and the DETE confirmed that the stats include green card permits as the stats are for employment permits (green card & work permits). i needed this confirmation as i provide immigration services…
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My company got 2 non EEA person on Green card but my company is not listed in the list of company’s for whom workpermit is issued. I think This web site do not provide greecard details. Can you get this information from DETE on Mail ?. DETE call center gives different answer each time you call, Mail from them should be good.