爱尔兰去年签发的工作许可数量下降近四分之一
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-01-23 04:14

Group 1 - The number of work permits issued to non-European Economic Area residents decreased by nearly one-quarter last year, with significant declines in the healthcare, technology, and agriculture sectors [1][2] - The total number of work permits issued in 2025 was 31,044, down from 39,390 in 2024 [1] - The number of permits approved in the healthcare sector dropped from 12,501 to 7,948, in the information and communication technology sector from 6,788 to 3,630, and in agriculture from 2,990 to 1,915 [1] Group 2 - The decline in overall numbers was influenced by multiple factors, including a new processing system that caused delays in applications, leading some employers to abandon their submissions [1][2] - The high number of permits issued in 2022 resulted in a significant demand for renewals in 2024 [2] - Major private companies such as Amazon, Accenture, EY, and Google were among those applying for the most permits, with Indian citizens receiving 9,947 permits, accounting for nearly one-third of the total issued [2]