22 December 2023

The public consultation on the review of the occupations lists launched on 26 June 2023. It provided an 8-week period for sector representatives and employers to make evidence-based submissions seeking changes to the lists of eligible occupations.

In parallel to the 2023 Review of the Employment Permits Occupations Lists the department also carried out a review of the existing framework of minimum annual remuneration (MAR) thresholds applicable to employment permits. This review produced a roadmap for threshold increases announced in December 2023.

Note: There is no change to the remuneration threshold of €27,000 for the occupations of Healthcare Assistant and Home Care Support Worker.

Full details of the review and an advisory note can be found here: Outcome of the Review of the Employment Permits Occupations Lists December 2023 and MAR Review