AIMarketer.ie / Ireland work permits
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Explore official issuance figures from 2023–2026.
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Permits issued.
Context included.
2026 covers January–August only. These are permits issued, including new permits and renewals as published; they are not vacancies, unique workers or your probability of approval.
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26,629
permits issued · Jan–Aug 2026
Sector breakdown · 2026
| Economic sector | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Q - Health & Social Work Activities | 7,227 |
| I - Accommodation & Food Services Activities | 2,760 |
| J - Information & Communication Activities | 2,707 |
| S - Other Service Activities | 1,934 |
| F - Construction | 1,830 |
| A - Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 1,744 |
| H - Transport & Storage | 1,324 |
| C - All Other Manufacturing | 1,196 |
| K - Financial & Insurance Activities | 1,044 |
| C - Manufacture of Food, Drink & Tobacco | 816 |
| M - All other Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities | 729 |
| M - Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities of Head Offices, Management Consultancy Services | 574 |
| G - Wholesale & Retail Trade | 554 |
| R - Arts, Entertainment and Recreation | 396 |
| C - Manufacture of Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals | 364 |
| P - Education | 339 |
| C - Manufacture of Computers, Electronics & Optical Equipment | 292 |
| D - Electricity & Gas & Air Conditioning Supply | 271 |
| C - Manufacture of Medical Devices | 162 |
| N - Administrative & Support Service Activities | 133 |
| B - Mining & Quarrying | 110 |
| E - Water Supply - Sewerage Waste Management & Remedial Activities | 63 |
| L - Real Estate Activities | 29 |
| O - Public Administration & Defence | 20 |
| T - Domestic - Activities of Households as Employers | 7 |
| No Sector Entered | 4 |
Source: DETE sector workbook for 2026 (XLSX) ↗. Government copyright. Values transcribed and totals checked against the workbook. Downloaded 7 September 2026.
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