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Depending on the type of application, it can take months for processing. Right now, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is showing Current Processing Dates for Employment Permits:
As of the 16 July we are processing applications received on the following dates for the specific types of applications:
Trusted Partner: 5 June 2018
Standard: 9 April 2018
As for entry permit, in general it can take up to 60 days for a long stay visa to be issued.