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The Employment Permits Act 2024, signed into law earlier this summer, comes into force on Monday, 2nd September 2024. This new legislation introduces significant changes that will impact employers and employees alike. Read about key changes in our article.

The Employment Permits Act 2024, signed into law in June 2024, introduced a new type of permit in Ireland: the Seasonal Employment Permit (SEP). This permit has been utilized in other European countries for years and is finally being implemented in Ireland. The Irish government has discussed introducing employment permits for seasonal work for years, even before COVID-19, but it was never prioritized despite the continuously rising labor shortage in the agricultural sector.

We want to inform our clients about the recent changes in Irish visa requirements for holders of South African and Botswanan passports. As of 10th July 2024, travelers from these countries will need to obtain an Irish visa before traveling to Ireland.

The EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) has recently been released, analyzing national-level English language skills. Latin America has made further gains, while several key ELT markets have seen only small improvements. However, there is cause for concern as the average proficiency of younger speakers has decreased. The 2022 EPI is based on the results of 2.1 million EF SET English tests taken in 2021 and is the 12th edition of the analysis conducted by EF - Education First, a global education company.

The Government of Ireland offers 60 scholarships worth €10,000 to high-performing students from non-EU/EEA countries to study in Ireland for one year. The Irish government has a plan to make their universities more international and attract more students and staff from around the world. They offer scholarships to students from non-EU/EEA countries who want to study in Ireland for one year. The scholarships are seen as prestigious and can help students in their future careers.

Ireland and the UK have just witnessed a major milestone in medical technology. Surgeons at University Hospital Galway in Ireland performed the first robot-guided coronary intervention, a procedure that helps relieve blockages in the heart's arteries. This new technology, known as CorPath, enables medical staff to position the stent with exceptional precision and accuracy, all while giving them a close-up view of the angiographic images and information during the procedure.

The new policy announced by Minister Harris is a significant step towards addressing the shortage of student accommodation in Ireland. The country has been facing a housing crisis for several years, with a shortage of both affordable housing and student accommodation.

Get the latest information on the changes coming to the Atypical Working Scheme in Ireland. Starting on January 1, 2023, the salary threshold will be revised and a new cooling-off period will be implemented. Contact Time to Move Ireland for assistance with navigating these changes and all your immigration needs.

Great news for those travelling during Christmas season this winter.