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ginger2654 · 16-12-2009, 04:02 AM

I am hoping to move from the US to Ireland and start my life anew. What steps do I need to take in order to be able to legally work in Ireland?

Vikingdub · 16-12-2009, 09:31 AM

If you do not hold an EU passport you will need a work permit to work in Ireland. In the present economic climate with over 400,000 people unemployed in Ireland your chances of getting a work permit range from slim to nil.

Dali Lamer · 16-12-2009, 01:23 PM

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with over 400,000 people unemployed in Ireland

where did u get that number from?> The irish independent says it's almost 280,000

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Vikingdub · 16-12-2009, 09:14 PM

Don't believe everything you read in the Independent, in February this year the Irish Times reported "There are now 326,100 people on the seasonally adjusted Live Register of unemployment benefit claimants, an increase of 80 per cent on this time last year. " Register or Login to View this Link
Based on the numbers who have lost their jobs since then the numbers are at least 400,000. The figures have been distorted by people being moved from Job Seekers benefit to Short Term Enterprise allowance, Job Seekers allowance to Back to Work Allowance, others being moved on to training allowances and a large number from Job Seekers benefit to nothing when their PRSI benefits run out. Childless claimants whose spouse or partner is earning €300 + per week, receive nothing as they will not pass the means test. This applies even in cases where individuals are strangers in law and have never shared tax credits, had a joint bank account or owned property jointly. Once they are co-habiting the earning party is expected to support the other.

The fact is that the rationale for issuing work permits has long since gone.

emma1980 · 19-12-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dali Lamer

where did u get that number from?> The irish independent says it's almost 280,000

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This is the quarterly national household survey which is the official measure of unemployment.

The live register is not designed to measure unemployment, however, I believe it is a possible measure of underemployment as it can include those who work up to 3 days a week, and seasonal/casual workers who are eligible for benefits.

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Vikingdub Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 663 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts Rep Power: 99	If you do not hold an EU passport you will need a work permit to work in Ireland. In the present economic climate with over 400,000 people unemployed in Ireland your chances of getting a work permit range from slim to nil.

16-12-2009, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vikingdub Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 663 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts Rep Power: 99	Don't believe everything you read in the Independent, in February this year the Irish Times reported "There are now 326,100 people on the seasonally adjusted Live Register of unemployment benefit claimants, an increase of 80 per cent on this time last year. " Register or Login to View this Link Based on the numbers who have lost their jobs since then the numbers are at least 400,000. The figures have been distorted by people being moved from Job Seekers benefit to Short Term Enterprise allowance, Job Seekers allowance to Back to Work Allowance, others being moved on to training allowances and a large number from Job Seekers benefit to nothing when their PRSI benefits run out. Childless claimants whose spouse or partner is earning €300 + per week, receive nothing as they will not pass the means test. This applies even in cases where individuals are strangers in law and have never shared tax credits, had a joint bank account or owned property jointly. Once they are co-habiting the earning party is expected to support the other. The fact is that the rationale for issuing work permits has long since gone.