In Ireland, employers are required to ensure that non-European Economic Area nationals comply with immigration and residency requirements. Criminal record checks may be required in certain circumstances, such as when working with children or vulnerable adults or in the security industry. Employment reference and education checks are generally allowed with the consent of the applicant.
Background check summary
Education Checks: permissible
Criminal Checks: restricted
Adverse media: permissible
Address: some restrictions
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
20
3
14
2
140
5.117564916
2
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
No
Yes (British passport)
EEA + Swiss passport
Non British + EEA + Swiss:Worker Registration CardIndefinite Leave to RemainResidence permit
Department of Home Affairs
Non British + EEA + Swiss:Worker Registration CardIndefinite Leave to RemainResidence permit
N/A
Country details
14.45
4,937,786
Dublin
29600
.ie
Developed
Euro
4.99
98