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)
We’ve been featured on NorthernSound : [here]
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…
HI
THIS IS SHANMUGAM.R AGE32,FRM INDIA.MY EDUCATION
IS SCHOOL LEVEL.I WANT ANY ENTERY LEVEL JOB LIKE
DISHWASH R CLEANING IN CRUISE R HOTEL IN EUROPEAN
COUNTERIES .
any entery level job
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.
my name is vishnu,Iam an Indian national, doing mba in international business from griffith college Dublin,can i get a work permit
once you sit your final exams you obtain a temporary stamp from DOJ for 6 months. During this 6 mth you can source a job offer from an IRish employer & once the employer can prove no EEA national could be recruited for the position you are likely to qualify for a work permit. YOU need a job offer to get a work permit. this scheme helps you as before visa required nationals (which you are as as an indian national) were to return home post exams and aply from India for job and then return to ireland.
I AM FROM INDIA I LOOKING WORK PERMIT FOR IRELAND ANY BODY CAN HELP TO GET THE WORK PERMIT. I ALSO TRAVELED AROUND THE WORLD .PLEASE WRITE ME ON MY MAIL hpkmultani@rediff.com
am indian, compelted my pharmacy masters in india. can i get work permit for ireland for pharmaecutical job. reply
[...] of 30%, closely followed by China at 25%. Previously in 2007 I did a similar analysis over at eirjobs.com . source : [...]
reviewing all the comments regarding getting work permits in ireland, it is only possible to obtain a work permit in ireland when you have a job offer from an employer in ireland and the job is highly skilled position,. a pharmacist would be one such position & once you can demonstrate your qualification and you have a job offer from irish employer you can apply. salary should be min of €30,000 but a pharmacist would earn that type of salary. if you have no qualifications/skills/experience like all countries you will not qualify for a work permit as most lowly skilled positions do not qualify.
Sir
I want a job as a electronic technician in Ireland Now i am in India Please guide me.Iwant a work permit.
Thanks
Davinder singh
if you find an employer in irl who offers you a job, you can apply for a greencard permit in the position of electrical technican once you have adequate qualification and can earn salary of €30,000…
hi i am jatin requiring work permit for ireland or any european country . presently i am operating my own ielts training centre at india . so if you wanna have some make it for me . at my email address : jatink20100@yahoo.com
Where and how do I get the form to apply for the Irish Green Card ?
Sir
Please help me where i contact for a sponsorship.So please help me in this matter and guide me send some detail of employers.
Thanks
Davinder singh