Official DETE dataOverview
Ireland's Work
Permit Landscape
Search every employer, explore industry trends, and see plain-language hiring signals, all from official government data.
At a Glance
A quick read before you explore
Total Permits
164,284
Issued across 2022–2026
Employers
20,422
Companies issued permits
Peak Year
2022
39,955 permits issued
Top Employer
Google Ireland Limited
2,003 permits
Overview
Ireland's Work Permit Journey
Permits issued per year · 2022–2026
PEAK YEAR
39,955 in 2022
Total by year
39,955
2022
30,981
2023
39,390
2024
31,044
2025
22,914
2026
Rankings
Top Employment Permit Employers
Top 10 employers by total employment permits issued (2022–2026)
Years
| # | Employer | Total Permits | Latest Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Ireland LimitedInformation & Communication | 2,003 | 2026 |
| 2 | Dawn Meats Ireland UCAgriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 1,814 | 2026 |
| 3 | Ernst & YoungProfessional, Scientific & Technical | 1,787 | 2026 |
| 4 | Amazon Development Centre Ireland LimitedInformation & Communication | 1,400 | 2026 |
| 5 | Redwood Extended Care Facility UCHealth & Social Work | 1,293 | 2025 |
| 6 | Mowlam Healthcare Services Unlimited CompanyHealth & Social Work | 1,188 | 2026 |
| 7 | Cork University HospitalHealth & Social Work | 1,142 | 2026 |
| 8 | Accenture LimitedInformation & Communication | 1,111 | 2026 |
| 9 | University Limerick Hospitals GroupEducation | 958 | 2026 |
| 10 | Rosderra Irish Meats Group UCAgriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 935 | 2026 |