Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

No. There is no labour market needs test. The statutory provisions still apply. To be clear, a labour market needs test is not required for a reactivation employment permit. For the record, the main criterion to be applied to reactivation is that the remuneration must be the national minimum wage or higher. This applies to applications for employment permits in respect of all occupations except occupations in a domestic setting. The prospective employee must possess the relevant qualifications, skills or experience required for the employment. Applications will only be accepted in respect of employees who previously entered the legal market legally on foot of an employment permit, are holders of a temporary stamp 1 and have a reactivation employment permit letter from the Department of Justice and Equality.