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The Legal 500: Corporate Immigration Country Comparative Guide - Launch (Global)

Legal 500, the world’s leading legal directory, is releasing its first ever Corporate Immigration Comparative Guide, with Contributing Editor Jurga McCluskey, Partner and Head of UK and Europe Immigration in Deloitte. 

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Ireland (08 July 2021) – Upcoming changes to travel advisory - EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC)

IMPACT – MEDIUM

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Ireland (2 July 2021) – Launch of a Public Consultation Commencing Review of the Occupations Lists for Employment Permits

Impact - Medium

What is the change? The Economic Migration Policy Unit of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has now launched the public consultation commencing the next review cycle of the Occupational Lists for Employment Permits.

Launch of a Public Consultation Commencing Review of the Occupations Lists for Employment Permits

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Ireland (June 08, 2021): COVID-19 - Visa processing resumes for all long stay and preclearance categories, inclusive of persons exercising free movement under the EU Directive

Impact – Medium

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Employment Tax Audits 
 

Employment Tax Audits - What to Expect Revenue audits can be a daunting and stressful experience for any taxpayer regardless of the size of their business operation and employment tax audits can throw up challenges for taxpayers.

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Immigration Compliance Audits - What employers need to know

Immigration Compliance Audits - What employers need to know Immigration audits are conducted by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in the Republic of Ireland and governed by the Director General under the Workplace Relations Act 2015.  

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Ireland (May 12 2021) – Burgh Quay Registration Office to re-open

Impact - Medium

The Irish government has announced that Burgh Quay Registration Office is to re-open on Monday 10th May after five months of closures due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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Remote Working: Looking to the Future

Recently, remote working has become a key consideration for many employers. Employees have chosen to work from home, whether that be from their employment locations or from other places all over the world.

Recently, remote working has become a key consideration for many employers. Employees have chosen to work from home, whether that be from their employment locations or from other places all over the world. 

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Temporarily ceasing new entry visa processing

IMPACT - MEDIUM

The Irish government has announced that the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme will be temporarily suspended as part of COVID-19 measures to restrict travel and protect public health.

The Irish government has announced that they are extending the suspension of processing of new entry visa applications in Irish embassies/consulates and visa processing centres around the world. 

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Ireland (30 September 2021) – All States removed from the list of designated States for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine

IMPACT - MEDIUM

The government has announced the removal of all remaining states from the list of designated states that were subject to the mandatory Hotel Quarantine requirements.

Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Update | Deloitte Ireland

Ireland (August 16, 2021) – Department of Justice/Immigration Service
Delivery launches new website

Impact - Low

The Department of Justice/Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced the launch of their new website www.irishimmigration.ie. The website is being shared with key immigration stakeholders, and will be officially launched by Minister of State James Browne in mid-August.

The Department of Justice/Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced the launch of their new website www.irishimmigration.ie. The website is being shared with key immigration stakeholders, and will be officially launched by Minister of State James Browne in mid-August.

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Ireland (May 24, 2021) – COVID-19 Visa processing resumes for additional priority categories

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Irish government has announced that they are extending the suspension of processing of new entry visa applications in Irish embassies/consulates and visa processing centres around the world.

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Minister McEntee to make it easier for children to secure Irish citizenship

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COVID-19 | IRE Immigration Employer FAQ

Deloitte’s Irish Corporate Immigration team has prepared responses to some frequently asked COVID-19 questions around working from home, travel and in country considerations.

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Ireland (March 01 2021) – Third Level Graduate Programme - Further temporary measure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

Impact - Medium 

A temporary measure has been introduced to allow all non-EEA persons holding a student permission (Stamp 2), who wish to avail of the Third Level Graduate Programme but are unable to report to their local registration office to receive a Stamp 1G, to submit an electronic application.

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COVID-19: Ireland income tax & immigration considerations

We are in unprecedented times and the Irish Government has introduced a number of significant measures and recommendations to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Deloitte discuss some of the main COVID-19 impacts on employees such as their Irish residence status and various other Irish income tax related matters.

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Irish Immigration in a Post-coronavirus Age

In this Business Post article, Róisín Fitzpatrick, Tax & Legal Partner, Deloitte Ireland, discusses the Government's move to digitalise many of its immigration applications in combating challenges posed by Covid-19

The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) was first introduced on 26 March 2020 to provide income support to eligible employers where the business activities have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but who continue to keep employees on payroll.

The government's moves to digitalise many of its immigration applications have helped to combat the challenges posed by Covid-19

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Ireland (16 August 2021) – The Department of Justice in Ireland publishes mid-year progress report on 12 August 2021

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Department of Justice’s mid-year progress report, published on 12 August 2021, outlines the progress made with their 2021 strategy goals. Goal number 4, referred to on pages 31-35 of the report, aims to: deliver a fair immigration system for a digital age. 

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Ireland (16 June 2021) – Mandatory hotel quarantine restrictions amended. Department of Justice lifts the entry visa requirement for nationals of South Africa, Brazil, and other South American countries

Impact - Medium

Individuals travelling into Ireland from a ‘high risk’ country, or who have travelled through a ‘high risk’ country, are now required to complete a 14 day mandatory hotel quarantine in a designated quarantine facility, immediately upon arrival in Ireland...

Mandatory hotel quarantine restrictions amended | Deloitte Ireland

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Ireland (5 May 2021) – List of countries for mandatory hotel quarantine restrictions updated – effective May 4 2021

IMPACT – MEDIUM

Individuals travelling into Ireland from a ‘high risk’ country, or who have travelled through a ‘high risk’ country, are now required to complete a 14 day mandatory hotel quarantine in a designated quarantine facility, immediately upon arrival in Ireland.

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The Road to Citizenship

Making Ireland Home

Ban Ki-moon said that migration represents an opportunity to enhance human development, promote decent work and strengthen collaboration. In the recent Department of Justice Strategy Statement, they stated that “Ireland benefits economically, socially and culturally from the diversity brought to our country by those who choose to travel here to visit, to study, to work and to live.”

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Employer Share Scheme Reporting - Ireland 

A new electronic share scheme reporting obligation has been introduced. The deadline for reporting the required details for 2020 is 31 August 2021. In later years the filing date will be 31 March in line with the reporting for share options and various approved share plans.

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Ireland (09 February 2021) COVID-19 - Travel Exemptions and Updates to Employment Permit Processing

Impact - High

The Special Assignee Relief Programme has been amended for workers coming to Ireland between 2015 and 2017.

GES Newsflash: COVID-19 - Travel Exemptions and Updates to Employment Permit Processing | Deloitte Ireland

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Immigration Newsflash: Online AWS Applications

 

Impact - Medium

 

Immigration Newsflash: Online AWS Applications 

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Judgement on continuous residence requirement for Irish citizenship by naturalisation 

Foreign nationals who wish to obtain citizenship by naturalisation must legally reside in Ireland for five of the previous nine years before submitting an application, or three of the last five years for those married to an Irish citizen.

Foreign nationals who want to obtain citizenship by way of naturalisation must legally reside in Ireland for five of the nine years before submitting an application. They must also have “continuous residence” for the full 12-month period before the date on which they submit an application.

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Increased travel restrictions for incoming travellers into Ireland

IMPACT – MEDIUM

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Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

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Moving abroad

An Irish tax guide

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Benefits in kind

Small Benefit Exemption