Over 2000 (I assume, as the companies categorisations could vary) non-EU work permits to IT companies issued this year up until May 1st.
Sources: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/employment-permit-statistics-2026.html
Many of the companies on the list have experienced huge layoffs in the last few years.
What is going on - why is IT still on the Critical Skills visa? Many reports of IT graduates unable to find work, even 20-year old experienced professionals unable to find work for years after getting laid off.
Does anyone have some up to date statistics on the number of layoffs to compare with the numbers below?
IT companies with the most permits issued to:
Amazon/AWS 127
Google 90
Accenture 66
TCS 67
Microsoft 52
Cognizant 34
Circet 74
Intel 42
Infosys 30
Analog Devices 26
Deloitte 26
Meta 26
Stripe 26
Mastercard 21
Optum 21