Talent Talk Recruitment Briefing: Is Your Next Hire At Risk?
Ireland’s employment permit system is undergoing its most significant update in years.
From new legislation and rising salary thresholds to digital permit systems and evolving stamp rules, staying compliant (and competitive) has never been more critical.
Join the ERF and David Kearney from the HR Brief Limited for a hugely informative webinar on June 25th, where he’ll bring clarity to what’s really happening with Ireland’s work permits and visas today.
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David will cover:
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Ireland’s Immigration System: What’s Changed in 2026
Get a clear, recruiter-friendly overview of Ireland’s work permit landscape including an update on the Critical Skills Employment Permit (now with updated salary thresholds and expanded eligible roles) and the General Employment Permit.
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Understanding the Different Stamps
Demystify Ireland’s immigration stamps (Stamp 1, 1G, 2, 4 and more) and understand how recent policy updates are affecting talent already here.
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New Rules, New Systems: What Recruiters Need to Know
From the new Employment Permits Online system launched in 2025 to updated Labour Market Needs Tests and faster employer mobility rules.
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Salary Thresholds, Quotas & Compliance Pressures
Understand how rising minimum salary thresholds and quota limits are impacting hiring timelines, costs, and candidate pipelines in 2026.
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Communicating with International Talent in a More Complex Market
Learn how to build trust and manage expectations with candidates navigating visas, delays, and evolving eligibility criteria.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to get fully up to speed on Ireland’s rapidly evolving immigration landscape!
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Register HERE.
**This event is sponsored by ContractingPLUS.
DETAILS:
Dates: Thursday 25th June
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Venue: Online Webinar
Cost: FREE
About the Trainer:
David Kearney is a Director of The HR Brief Limited and specialises in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Health and Safety Management and Data Protection Law, providing consultancy services to a variety of industries, construction, manufacturing, recruitment and the voluntary sector.
David has a Degree in Social Science from UCD, postgraduate higher diplomas in Management, Change Management, Human Resources, Health and Safety, and most recently has acquired an Advanced Diploma in Data Law from the Honourable Society of Kings Inns. David has also qualified in ISO Compliance and has provided consultancy services extensively as Director of his own company for over 15 years.
David is a member of a number of professional bodies including the International Association of Privacy Practitioners, Irish Data Protection Officers Organisation and the Institute of Directors in Ireland. David is an honorary Fellow of the National Recruitment Federation.
David is a lecturer and tutor in Labour Law, Human Resources, Employment and Health, Safety and Welfare Compliance and is an ISOH registered practitioner providing industry training in negotiation, conflict resolution and industrial relations in a variety of arenas.
