Post-study work is often the ROI question for Ireland. Details below; full destination context is in the country guide.
Can I Work While Studying in Ireland?
Yes. Student visa holders on Stamp 2 permission can work up to 20 hours a week during term time, and up to 40 hours a week during scheduled holiday periods, which include June, July, August, September, and 15 December to 15 January. Ireland's minimum wage of EUR 13.50 an hour makes part time work a genuinely useful supplement to living costs, though it shouldn't be relied on as a primary funding source given the upfront financial proof requirements.
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