News & Updates
Latest updates, guides, and legal insights from Abbey Blue Group.
New Employment Permit Salary Thresholds From March 2026: Does Your Permit Still Qualify?
Ireland's minimum salary thresholds for employment permits rose on 1 March 2026. The new GEP and CSEP figures, who is affected at renewal, and what to check now.
IRP Card Delays in 2026: Your Rights While Waiting, and the Temporary Measures
IRP renewals are taking months in 2026. What the extended employer concession means, the temporary travel measures running to 31 August, and how to protect yourself.
Family Reunification Rules Tightened From June 2026: What Sponsors Need to Know
Ireland's family reunification rules changed in June 2026 — stricter sponsor income requirements, accommodation proof, and new waiting periods. What applicants should do now.
How to Get Stamp 4 in Ireland: Every Route Explained (2026)
Stamp 4 lets you work without a permit and counts toward citizenship. Every route to Stamp 4 in 2026 — CSEP, long-term employment permits, family routes — explained.
PPSN for New Arrivals: How to Apply, What You Need, and Why Employers Ask for It First
Everything new arrivals need to know about the PPS number — how to apply through MyWelfare, what documents you need, and how the PPSN differs for company directors.
Abbey Blue Group vs Abbey Blue Formations: What's the Difference?
Learn the difference between Abbey Blue Group's legal and immigration services and Abbey Blue Formations' company formation, bookkeeping, and compliance services in Ireland.