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Location: Deloitte Zone, CA239E J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, University of Galway
Event Overview
As the demand for skilled talent in Ireland continues to grow, employers are increasingly looking beyond traditional talent pools to attract and retain top global talent. Navigating the immigration landscape and understanding the opportunities (and challenges) of hiring non-EEA talent can feel complex.
Join the Deloitte Immigration Team at the University of Galway for an interactive session designed specifically for employers seeking to better understand Ireland’s immigration system to attract and retain Global Talent.
What to Expect:
This event will bring together employers, industry experts, and recent non-EEA graduates to explore key questions and practical insights around hiring international talent in Ireland.
Key Topics Include:
Simplifying the Irish immigration process: what employers need to know.
Recent changes to the Irish Employment Permits Online System.
Addressing common employer concerns about hiring non-EEA graduates
Reviewing roles and job descriptions to ensure eligibility for employment permits
Streamlining ongoing immigration compliance.
Panel Discussion:
Hear directly from non-EEA graduates, including members of Deloitte's team, as they share their experiences entering the Irish workforce. This panel will explore real stories of global talent contributing to Irish businesses and provide a platform for open discussion.
Who Should Attend?
HR & Organisational Policy Leaders
HR & Talent Acquisition Professionals
Hiring Managers
DEI Specialists
Anyone involved in workforce planning or immigration strategy
Why Attend?
Gain practical insights from immigration experts
Connect with other employers navigating similar challenges
Hear directly from non-EEA graduates about their career journeys
Learn how to position your organisation to attract and retain top global talent
Meet the Industry Experts:
Roisin Fitzpatrick Bio
Róisín is a partner and qualified solicitor in Tax & Legal, where she is the Immigration Leader for Ireland. She has represented a large selection of multinational companies and Irish businesses and private clients.
Róisín has supported her clients across all sectors, advising on immigration workforce planning, immigration technology and regulatory advisory. She has been playing a pivotal role to Irish immigration policy perspective through strategic relationships. Her previous work in London in Irish corporate immigration during Brexit strengthened her policy and advisory experience.
Róisín holds a first class Bachelor of Civil Law from University Galway and is a past participant of the Washington Ireland Programme where she interned at the Law Library of Congress, Washington DC.
Stephen Fuery Bio
Stephen is a senior manager in Deloitte Ireland’s Tax & Legal department with several years experience in supporting employers in Ireland. He has worked with a variety of high profile multinational companies and Irish companies across multiple sectors in supporting with immigration program delivery, immigration compliance and strategic planning initiatives.
Stephen holds a Bachelors of Commerce and a Masters in International Management, both from University Galway.
Register for the Hiring Global Talent Event
📅 Event Date: 8:30-11 am, Wednesday, 14th May 2025 📍 Location: Deloitte Zone, CA239E, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, University of Galway 💰 Cost: Free
The University of Galway Career Development Centre would like to remind all attendees that we are unable to cover any clamping fines incurred. Please ensure you park responsibly and adhere to the parking regulations on campus.
Parking Permit at the University of Galway Campus:
Each Exhibitor is entitled to avail of two parking permits for their organisation.
Parking Permits have been arranged to facilitate access to the Park & Ride Car Park. These can only be used in the Park & Ride Car Park. Please ensure to park in white line spaces only. Due to parking limitations on our University campus, we recommend arriving on to campus early to secure a parking spot.
Follow these 5 simple steps to secure your virtual parking permit for this event:
Step 1: Create a Personal Account on the University's parking website (using the vehicle registration number of the car you will be using on the day of the event) https://nuig.apcoa.ie/app/create-account/
Step 2: Log in to your Apcoa account (using your chosen username and password).
Step 3: Select and apply for the relevant University of Galway conference permit here 'Hiring Global Talent: University of Galway in Partnership with Deloitte'.
Step 4: Park in the white-lined parking spaces only in the Park & Ride between the hours 08:30-17:30. Reference location 42 on our campus parking map for directions to this car park. Eircode: H91 EW40.
Step 5: Use the Park & Ride Bus Service to the Alice Perry Building (Engineering), close to the Cairnes building. See the bus timetable here.
Pay & Display at the University of Galway Campus
Exhibitors can also use Pay & Display spaces (if available) which are located in all Car Parks on campus – you will need to park in spaces marked with blue lines and purchase a Pay & Display disc via the Apcoa Parking website or by downloading the app – apcoaconnect – to pay by phone. Parking map available here. Please be aware clamping is in operation on University Grounds.
Parking at the Galway Cathedral
The Cathedral is located on the west bank of the River Corrib, a little north and west of the city centre, 15-minutes walk from the Cairnes Building.
The Cathedral is usually open from 08:30 until 18:30 - these times are approximate. On certain days, such as Christmas Day, the Cathedral may close earlier.
Parking
Parking is available in the Cathedral grounds, open 24 hours. Parking is pay-per-hour Monday-Saturday and free on Sundays. An attendant is present Monday-Saturday between 08:30 and 18:45. The City Council operates a pay-per-day car park in Cathedral Square, immediately to the south of the Cathedral.
Getting to the Event
Use the following links to get directions to the event
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