Dated updates to visa, tax, residency, citizenship, housing, and labour policy across every country tracked. Every entry cites its primary source and the date we last verified it.
The National Minimum Wage rose from €12.70 to €13.50 per hour on 1 January 2025, continuing the stepped trajectory toward a Living Wage pegged at 60% of median hourly earnings (statutory target 2026).
Who it affects: Low-wage employees, part-time workers, and employers of minimum-wage labour.
Government of Ireland ↗ · verified 2026-04-19
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was renamed the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in April 2024 under a ministerial reshuffle. Employment-permits functions and staff remained unchanged; only the brand and tourism-policy consolidation are new. Existing URLs are redirecting correctly at enterprise.gov.ie.
Who it affects: Employers and applicants interacting with the employment-permits service — minor administrative context.
Government of Ireland ↗ · Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment ↗ · verified 2026-04-19