·Republic of Ireland·Material change·In force
Ireland refreshes Critical Skills Occupation List
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The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment published a refreshed Critical Skills Occupation List, adding several construction and care-related roles and tightening criteria for some ICT roles.
What changed
- Several construction-trade and senior care-sector roles were added to the Critical Skills Occupation List, unlocking the fast-track Critical Skills Employment Permit for these occupations.
- Minimum annual remuneration for Critical Skills permits rose from EUR 38,000 to EUR 40,904 for listed occupations with a relevant degree, and from EUR 64,000 to EUR 68,911 for roles not requiring a degree, effective 1 March 2026 — the first step of a phased roadmap DETE published on 2 December 2025.
- Spouses and partners of Critical Skills permit holders retain immediate access to the Irish labour market via Stamp 1G without a separate work permit.
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
DETE — Critical Skills Occupation List ↗ · Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ireland)
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