A local representative from the mushroom sector says new permit rules will be of major benefit.
The Government is trying to entice people to come and work in Ireland to address the significant skill shortage.
New work permits are available in areas like construction, HGV driving, factory work and hospitality, and horticulture for people outside the European Union.
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Mel O'Rourke a consultant for the Monaghan based group Commercial Mushroom Producers says this is needed because Irish people are not taking the available vacancies:
