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Ineligible Occupations List (IOL)

Ineligible occupations are those with evidence suggesting there are sufficient Irish and EEA workers to fill such vacancies. Employment permits are not granted for these occupations.

Every other job in the labour market that is not listed on the IOL is eligible for an employment permit. For these occupations, the employer is required to undertake a Labour Market Needs Test and if no one suitable applies for the job, the employer is free to apply for an employment permit. Occupations such as these may be skills of a more general nature and are eligible for a General Employment Permit (GEP).

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