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Ireland
Occupations list expanded
20 new roles added to the Critical Skills Occupations List including AI engineers.
Effective date
10 Jul 2026
Announced
1 Jul 2026
Impact
Tech & healthcare workers
Previous rule
2024 Critical Skills Occupations List with 60 eligible roles.
New rule
2026 list with 80 eligible roles, adding AI, cyber and healthcare positions.
Summary of Regulation
Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has published its 2026 review of the employment permits occupation lists, adding new roles to the Critical Skills Occupations List.
Implications & Other Details
Applies to new Critical Skills Employment Permit applications.
Minimum annual remuneration criteria remain in force.
Two-year stamp before eligibility for Stamp 4 unchanged.
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DETE · reviewed by Radar Editorial
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