Dublin: Are you seeking employment in Ireland? Recent studies in the Irish employment sector reveal that hundreds of vacancies remain across approximately 20 categories, particularly in healthcare, IT, engineering, manufacturing, and construction. Ireland, one of the EU countries most reliant on foreign workers, offers substantial opportunities for international professionals, especially in healthcare.
Despite a temporary recruitment crisis in the healthcare sector, efforts by the Department of Health and trade unions are underway to address the shortage. The report also highlights strong potential for foreign candidates in IT, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and transportation to obtain Irish work visas.
Which Job Fields Offer Employment Opportunities?
The report outlines numerous job categories where foreign workers can secure positions in Ireland, including:
– Heavy truck and lorry drivers
– Bus and tram drivers
– Metalworking machine tool setters and operators
– Welders and flame cutters
– Plumbers and pipe fitters
– Carpenters and joiners
– Home-based personal care workers
– Healthcare workers
– Chefs
– Chemical and physical science technicians
– Software developers
– Systems analysts
– Nursing professionals
– General medical practitioners
– Mechanical and civil engineers
– Chemists
– Information and communications technology (ICT) service managers
19,303 Work Permits Issued in Six Months; Indians Lead the Way
Data shows that in the first half of this year alone, Ireland issued 19,303 work permits to foreign nationals, marking a 20.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The sectors with the highest number of permits issued include:
– Healthcare: 6,809 permits
– Information and Technology: 3,282 permits
– Forestry and Fisheries: 1,859 permits
– Accommodation and Food Services: 1,458 permits
Among the foreign nationals, Indian workers lead the way, with 6,746 work permits granted in the first six months, accounting for 35% of the total permits issued.
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