In Ireland, 842 work permits for foreign-national workers were issued in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first two months of 2024.
Data provided by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) shows that 252 work permits were issued for the sector in January, while 590 were granted in February.
The department issued work permits to companies in the horticulture industry, including Tyholland Mushrooms (47), Tullow Mushroom Growers (44) and Walsh Golden Mushrooms (24).
