13th November 2026 |
Bills
This document outlines the heads of the General Scheme of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026.
The purpose of General Scheme of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 is to amend the Employment Permits Act 2024 to adjust the current restrictive framework of the 50:50 rule. This is in response to demographic trends that are likely to heighten risks in terms of access to requisite labour and skills, increase pressure on public health services, increase risks for service continuity and compliance, while seeking to avoid detrimental impact on domestic and EEA labour market priorities.
The General Scheme makes other targeted amendments to improve the operation of the employment permits system and ensure it continues to facilitate the attraction of required skills.
The General Scheme also upholds the Better Regulation principle by making minor and technical changes to relevant legislation to ensure it remains fit for purpose and is updated where required.
Topics:
Workplace and Skills