What is the minimum age that I can work in the republic of Ireland?

Question

What is the minimum age that I can work in the republic of Ireland?

Answer 1

Generally, children under 16 cannot be employed in regular full-time jobs. Children aged 14 can do light work up to 7 hours a day during the school holidays . Between 15 and 16 they may do light work up to 8 hours a week during school term time. Finally, children can be employed in film, cultural, advertising work or sport under licences issued by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. You can get more information on the rules and regulations regarding working conditions and time off for under 16s at the site below:

Answer 2

16 when you have your national insurance number

Answer 3

14 doing light work for limited hours

From 16 onwards you can work normal hours!

Answer 4

12