Methodology & Insights

How IrishTalents Builds Ireland Visa Sponsorship Data

We aggregate, clean, and analyze official employment permit data from the Department of Enterprise to make sponsorship history and employer signals easier to understand.

The Ireland Sponsorship Index (ISI)

A scoring model that helps job seekers compare companies with stronger sponsorship history, consistency, and permit activity.

50
Current VolumeMax Pts

Rewards the scale of sponsorship in the current year. "Titan" sponsors get maximum recognition.

> 100 permits50 pts
50 - 100 permits40 pts
20 - 49 permits30 pts
10 - 19 permits20 pts
1 - 9 permits10 pts
30
ConsistencyMax Pts

Rewards reliability. Companies that sponsor consistently year-over-year are safer bets.

Active 3 Years30 pts
Active 2 Years15 pts
20
Growth TrendMax Pts

Rewards momentum. Is the company increasing its hiring of international talent?

Growth vs Last Year20 pts
Stable Activity10 pts

Understanding the Tiers

We classify companies into three easy-to-understand tiers based on their total Index Score. This helps you prioritize your applications.

Elite Sponsor (80-100)

High-volume, consistent 'Titans' that are actively growing. Your highest probability targets.

Active Sponsor (50-79)

Reliable companies with moderate volume or consistent history.

Emerging Sponsor (1-49)

Smaller companies or recent sponsors. Worth applying, but verify active roles first.

20,000+

Companies Scored

Data Sources & Integrity

Our data pipeline is rigorous. We process messy government files into structured, verified company profiles.

Government Reports

We source raw data directly from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). We ingest monthly CSV reports on employment permits issued from 2018 to present.

Normalization Engine

Company names are often inconsistent (e.g., "Google Ireland" vs "Google Ireland Ltd"). We use advanced verification to merge duplicate records, giving you a single, complete view.

Ready to find your sponsor?

Use our index filters to find high-probability companies in your industry.