Working in Ireland as a Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist is on a published shortage list in Ireland, which is the shortest route in. Below: the exact list and code, the salary floor that applies, and how it compares with what the job actually pays.
Is this occupation on a shortage list?
Yes. It is named on the following:
- Critical Skills Employment Permit
Speech and language therapists (SOC 2223)
A reduced threshold of EUR 36,848 applies where the qualification was obtained within the previous 12 months.
Does the pay clear the visa salary floor?
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Yes. The median of €58,000 is 142% of the €40,904 floor.
Applies to occupations on the Critical Skills list holding a relevant degree.
General Employment Permit
Yes. The median of €58,000 is 158% of the €36,605 floor.
Route to permanent residence
- Critical Skills Employment PermitEmployer-sponsored
- General Employment PermitEmployer-sponsored
What else to know
- Ireland is the outlier in this set. Its Ineligible List explicitly bars most construction and vehicle trades, transport drivers, childcare, hospitality management, hairdressing and sales, so a trade that opens doors in the UK or New Zealand will not be sponsored here.
- Health and social care professions require registration with CORU or the relevant Irish regulator.
Rules checked against the official source on 2026-08-01.
This is a summary of published rules, not immigration advice.