Significant updates to Ireland's employment permit system were recently introduced with the Employment Permits Act 2024, which took effect on September 2nd, in the hope of enhancing the system's efficiency, offering a more flexible and responsive approach to the evolving needs of the labour market, and essentially streamline the processes, making it easier for employers to recruit international talent and better address skill shortages across various sectors. So to talk us through the updates and everything in between, we’re delighted to be joined by Declan Groarke, Senior Associate in Employment, Immigration and Reward at Lewis Silkin Ireland.    Chapters 00:00 Overview of Employment Permits Act 202402:17 Key Changes in Employment Permit System10:38 Sector-Specific Impacts of New Legislation11:06 Challenges in Recruitment and Retention14:59 Navigating Compliance and Application Processes25:30 Future Considerations and Budgeting for Recruitment   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.