Processing times halved

DETE clearing backlogs with new automated triage system.

Effective date

10 Jul 2026

Announced

20 Jun 2026

Impact

Irish employers & foreign workers

Previous rule

Processing times averaging 12 weeks.

New rule

Processing times averaging 6 weeks.

Summary of Regulation

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has successfully deployed an automated triage system that has effectively halved the processing times for standard General Employment Permits.

Implications & Other Details

Standard applicants heavily benefit.

Trusted Partner wait times reduced to 2 weeks.

Applies immediately to pending applications.

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