Employment

Working in Ireland

If you are from the EEA (the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein), Switzerland or the UK, you can work in Ireland without a visa or employment permit.

Non EEA citizens who already live in Ireland and have certain types of immigration permission can work without an employment permit. You also might not need an employment permit if you are joining your family in Ireland.

If you have applied for International Protection (also called ‘claiming asylum’) you can apply for permission to work if you are still waiting for the first decision on your application after 5 months. You have to apply for Labour Market Access Permission.

To find out more please visit: Coming to work in Ireland https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving-country/working-in-ireland/migrant-workers/coming-to-work-in-ireland/

Work Permit

Labour Market Access applications for International Protection applicants can be made online. You will need to create an Irish Immigration Service Online account to access this service. Please visit https://inisonline.jahs.ie/user/login to make an application.

Please be advised that there are very high volumes of applications for Labour Market Access permission, so there is currently a delay in processing applications. The average processing time for applications is 150 days.

If you have received your first instance decision from the International Protection Office within 6 months of applying for International Protection, you are not eligible for Labour Market Access and your application will be refused. Please ensure you are eligible before applying for Labour Market Access.

If you need help applying for labour market access, employment permits or have an immigration-related issue, you can contact the integration team at integration@kilkennycoco.ie or call

056 77 94419.

UkrainianCitizens have the right to work in Ireland if they have a permission letter confirming that they have been granted Temporary Protection under the EU Directive. You can also work for yourself (self-employment) and you can access vocational training in Ireland.

Looking for Work

There are many ways of getting information and support to help you in your job search, including the internet, social media and recruitment agencies.

Internet

Useful websites for searching for jobs in Ireland:

• ie.indeed.com
• www.recruitireland.com
• www.irishjobs.ie
• www.monster.ie
• www.careerjet.ie
• publicjobs.ie
• jobsireland.ie

If you are receiving a social welfare payment and you take up employment of any form (casual, part-time or full-time) you must inform the Department of Social Protection. You can do this by going to the local Intreo Office or by calling 0818 625625.

Supports

Intreo Centres

Intreo Centres are here to help people find work while in Ireland. Trained and dedicated Employment Personal Advisors and Job Coaches work directly with jobseekers to assist them in their journey to employment. Employment Services provide a walk-in service to anyone seeking support in their search for employment and an appointment with an officer will be made as soon as possible. If you wish to avail of the support of an Employment Support Case Worker to help you in your job search, you can request a referral in the Intreo Branch or email activationkilkenny@welfare.ie.

Local Development Companies (LDCs)

LDCs are local organisations which provide a range of support services for individuals and communities, including education, lifelong learning, employment, self-employment and community development supports.

Kilkenny Leader Partnership: Patricks Court, Patrick St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 X677

(056) 775 2111,

Email: info@cklp.ie

Kilkenny LEADER Partnership provides a number of supports for Migrants in County Kilkenny. These supports include: linking with volunteers and community resources, training opportunities, signposting to local language classes, financial advice, help finding employment and providing a link to community groups. https://cklp.ie/migrant-support/ - this page provides links to a brochure available in English, Ukrainian, Arabic and Pashto. 

Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office (LEO)

Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office (LEO) provides support and services to help start, grow and develop micro and small businesses. To find out more please visit https://www.localenterprise.ie/Kilkenny/