Once the employment permit is granted and the worker arrives, most employers assume the hard part is over. It is not. Irish employment permit holders and their employers carry ongoing obligations that run for the full duration of the permit -- and breaching them can result in permit revocation, prosecution, or refusal of future applications. This guide covers what Irish employers must do after the permit is granted to stay compliant.
The Ongoing Obligations
What Employers Must Do Post-Permit
1. Pay the agreed salary in full through PAYE
The salary on the permit must be paid consistently, on time, through PAYE. Underpayment -- even marginally -- is the single most common trigger for renewal refusals and DETE scrutiny.
2. Employ the person in the role described
The employee must work in the role, location and hours stated on the permit. Substantive changes require a permit amendment.
3. Notify DETE if employment ends
Within 4 weeks of employment ending, for any reason. The permit ceases to be valid on the day employment ends.
4. Maintain 50/50 compliance (GEP)
The EEA workforce ratio must be maintained throughout the permit, not just at application.
5. Keep right-to-work records
Copies of the permit, passport and IRP on file. Re-verify before expiry dates.
6. Support IRP registration
The worker must register with Immigration within 90 days of arrival and obtain an IRP card.
The IRP Registration Process
After arrival, the worker must register with the local immigration office (Burgh Quay in Dublin, local Garda stations outside Dublin) within 90 days. They need:
IRP Appointment Requirements
Valid passport
Original employment permit
Proof of address in Ireland
EUR 300 registration fee
Letter from employer confirming employment
Dublin IRP appointment slots fill fast. Book as early as possible after arrival -- waits of 4-6 weeks are common. Outside Dublin, appointments are generally faster through local Garda stations.
PPS Number
The worker needs a Personal Public Service (PPS) number before they can be paid through PAYE. Apply at the local Intreo office. Processing is typically 1-2 weeks. Without a PPS number, the worker cannot be added to payroll.
Renewal Planning Starts Early
Employment permits are typically issued for 2 years. Renewal applications can be submitted from 16 weeks before expiry. The employers who handle renewals smoothly are the ones who start preparing at the 18-month mark:
Renewal Preparation Checklist
Verify payslips match the permit salary for the entire period
Confirm the 2026 salary threshold is met (thresholds may have increased since the original permit)
Update tax clearance certificate
Confirm 50/50 compliance (GEP)
Gather all payslips, P60s and IRP evidence
What Triggers DETE Scrutiny
Red Flags
Salary below the permit threshold in any pay period
Failure to notify DETE of employment ending
Worker found working in a different role or location than stated on the permit
Multiple permit refusals or prior compliance issues
WRC inspections finding permit-related irregularities
How Recruitroo Handles Post-Permit Compliance
Recruitroo tracks every permit across your workforce -- salary thresholds, IRP expiry dates, renewal windows and 50/50 ratios. We flag issues months before they become problems and handle renewal applications through EPOS. Our clients maintain clean compliance records because the tracking is continuous, not episodic.
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