The social and economic climate of Ireland has changed dramatically over the last few years and as such it is vital for anybody considering a move here that they research the living and working conditions in Ireland before moving.

As a member state of the EU (European Union) our employment laws and regulations are based on the EU treaties in addition to local rules and regulations. For many, entry and access to the jobs market will be determined by ones eligibility for a visa and/or work permit.

At present a work permit is required by an employer to employ any person who is not a national of an EU/EEA State. (The EEA comprises the European Union together with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

Check out the following links for some up to date regulation governing the issues of work permits, visas and employment rights, taxation.

www.entemp.ie
www.irlgov.ie/iveagh
www.irlgov.ie/justice
www.revenue.ie

For more general information covering news and topical issues in Ireland the following sites may prove of interest

Media:	www.ireland.com www.unison. www.examiner.ie www.rte.ie www.businessandfinance.ie
Information sources:	www.local.ie www.askireland.ie www.goireland.com www.virtualireland.com