Work Permits Ireland to pilot single work and residence permit for critical foreign talent Pilot will initially cover Critical Skills Employment Permit applicants, replacing separate applications to two government departments iStock.com/BrasilNut1 Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 29 October 2026 Ireland is moving ahead with long-awaited plans to streamline the immigration process for highly skilled overseas workers, with a pilot of a single-permit procedure due to launch next year. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits Ireland to retry Seasonal Employment Permit scheme after limited first pilot Visas Ireland opens more roles to overseas workers amid skills shortages Visas An Irish goodbye: Closure of the Immigrant Investor Pathway and its remaining opportunities Residency Harsher rules for family reunification, residency, and asylum in Ireland