Employment Supports

Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) - Ukrainian Citizens 

If you came to Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive, you automatically have the right to work once you hold your Temporary Protection Permission Letter.

This permission allows you to:

• Work or be self-employed in Ireland
• Register with Intreo to find employment or training, and 
• Apply for education and social supports 

Temporary Protection has been extended until March 2027.
To keep your permission valid, you must renew it online through the Irish Immigration Service portal. 

Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection - How to Renew
Irish Immigration Service - Temporary Protection Information

International Protection Applicants (IRPPs) - Asylum Seekers 

If you are in the International Protection process, you do not have the right to work immediately. You must first apply for a Labour Market Access Permission (LMAP).

You can apply five months after your International Protection application date - this is shown as the "Application Received" date on your Temporary Residence Certificate (TRC)(blue card).

Once granted, the LMAP allows you to:

• Work for any employer in Ireland
• Apply for jobs through Intreo or JobsIreland.ie
• Access training and employment support services 

To apply, you will need to create an Irish Immigration Service Online account and upload your completed application form. 

Labour Market Access Permission (LMAP) - Overview
Irish Immigration Service Online Portal
LMA3 (first-time application form)
LMA4 (renewal form)
Citizen Information - Asylum Seekers and Work

Citizens Information - Employment 
Official guidance on employment rights, work permits, and jobseeker supports. 

Irish Refugee Council Employment Programme
Offers mentoring, casework, and training to help refugees and International Protection applicants find and keep work. 

You may need a valid Labour Market Access Permission for some services

Intreo - Department of Social Protection
The main public employment service in Ireland. Intreo helps jobseekers prepare for work, develop CV's find job openings, and access training and income supports. 
Location: Intreo Centre, Longford Town
Find your local Intreo Centre

Longford Community Resources CLG (LCRL)
Offers SICAP employment and social inclusion supports, including help with job searches, CV's, and interview preparation. 

Seetec - Local Area Employment Service (LAES)
Supports people seeking work through career advice, CV, guidance, and skills training.
Internation Protection Applicants can self-refer for walk-in appointments (no booking needed).
Bring your PPS Number and proof of ID; Seetec will confirm your right to work with the DSP. 

EmployAbility Midlands (Turas Nua)
Helps people with disabilities, mental health challenges, or illness to find amd retain suitable jobs. 

EPIC Programme (Business in the Community Ireland)
Provides online training, mentoring, and links to employers for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. 

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Longford
Offers advice, mentoring, training, and financial supports for new and existing businesses. Ideal for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who wish to start small businesses.

Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA)
Allows people on certain social welfare payments to start a business while retaining part of their payment.

Microfinance Ireland
Provides small business loans to those unable to access traditional bank finance.

JobsIreland.ie
The national public job portal

NARIC Ireland (QQI)
Compare your foreign qualifications to Irish standards. 

Critical Skills Employment Permits 
For highly skilled occupations where there are shortages in Ireland. 
Highly Skilled Eligible Occupations List

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, improve your English, and meet people in your community. 

Longford Volunteer Centre
Matches volunteers with local community groups and projects. 

I-VOL National Database
Search volunteering roles across Ireland. 

Citizens Information - Volunteering
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer. 

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI)
Provides free advice and support for migrant workers experiencing unfair treatment or exploitation. 

Irish Refugee Council - Right to Work Hub
Offers practical guidance and FAQs on employment rights for International Protection applicants. 

Intreo Centre, Longford

LCRL

Seetec - Longford 

EmployAbility (Turas Nua)

LEO Longford

Longford Volunteer Centre 

JobsIreland.ie 

QQI / NARIC

MRCI 

Irish Refugee Council