Consultation Opens to Review of the Critical Skills List and Ineligible Occupations List

June 29, 2023

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is inviting submissions to a public consultation to review the eligibility of occupations on the Critical Skills List and the Ineligible Occupations List for employment permits. With more than 2.6 million people in employment and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, reviewing the critical skills permit scheme is important for ensuring that Ireland has the necessary skills available in sufficient numbers for the proper functioning of the economy.