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Terms and Conditions Last updated: December 11, 2024 Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service. 1. Interpretation and Definitions 1.1. Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalised have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. 1.2. Definitions For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions: Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority. Country refers to: Ireland Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Future Direct Professional Services Limited, 4-5 Future Direct, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 . Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet. Feedback means feedback, innovations or suggestions sent by You regarding the attributes, performance or features of our Service. Service refers to the Website. Terms and Conditions (also referred as "Terms") mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service. Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service. Website refers to Future Direct, accessible from https://www.futuredirect.ie/ You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable. 2. Acknowledgment These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service. You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service. Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service. 3. Intellectual Property The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by You or other users), features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the Country and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of the Company. 4. Your Feedback to Us You assign all rights, title and interest in any Feedback You provide the Company. If for any reason such assignment is ineffective, You agree to grant the Company a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, worldwide right and license to use, reproduce, disclose, sub-license, distribute, modify and exploit such Feedback without restriction. 5. Links to Other Websites Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services. We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit. 6. Termination We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. 7. Limitation of Liability Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven't purchased anything through the Service. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. 8. "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer The Service is provided to You "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Service, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Company provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Service will meet Your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected. Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the company's provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Service; or (iv) that the Service, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain types of warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to You. But in such a case the exclusions and limitations set forth in this section shall be applied to the greatest extent enforceable under applicable law. 9. Governing Law The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws. 10. Disputes Resolution If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company. 11. For European Union (EU) Users If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident in. 12. United States Legal Compliance You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties. 13. Severability and Waiver 13.1. Severability If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. 13.2. Waiver Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not effect a party's ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach. 14. Translation Interpretation These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute. 15. Changes to These Terms and Conditions We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service. 16. Contact Us If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us: By email: info@futuredirect.ie By visiting this page on our website: https://www.futuredirect.ie/contact-us By phone number: +35315134085 By mail: Future Direct, 4-5, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 Cookies Policy Last updated: September 15, 2023 This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, or the information We collect using Cookies and how that information is used. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy . We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies We use. 1. Interpretation and Definitions 1.1. Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. 1.2. Definitions For the purposes of this Cookies Policy: Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Cookies Policy) refers to Future Direct Professional Services Limited, 4-5 Future Direct, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 . Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Website refers to Future Direct, accessible from https://www.futuredirect.ie/ You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. 2. The use of the Cookies 2.1. Type of Cookies We Use Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser. We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below: Necessary / Essential Cookies Type: Session Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services. Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website. Functionality Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website. Tracking and Performance Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Third-Parties Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them. Targeting and Advertising Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Third-Parties Purpose: These Cookies track your browsing habits to enable Us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to You. These Cookies use information about your browsing history to group You with other users who have similar interests. Based on that information, and with Our permission, third party advertisers can place Cookies to enable them to show adverts which We think will be relevant to your interests while You are on third party websites. Social Media Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Third-Parties Purpose: In addition to Our own Cookies, We may also use various third party plug-ins from social media networking websites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Google+ to report usage statistics of the Website and to provide social media features. These third party plug-ins may store Cookies. We do not control these Social Media Cookies. Please refer to the relevant social media networking's website privacy policies for information about their cookies. 3. Your Choices Regarding Cookies If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first You must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time. If You do not accept Our Cookies, You may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly. If You'd like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser. For the Chrome web browser, please visit this page from Google: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050 For the Internet Explorer web browser, please visit this page from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835 For the Firefox web browser, please visit this page from Mozilla: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored For the Safari web browser, please visit this page from Apple: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac For any other web browser, please visit your web browser's official web pages. 4. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, You can contact us: By email: info@futuredirect.ie By visiting this page on our website: https://www.futuredirect.ie/contact-us By phone number: +35315134085 By mail: Future Direct, 4-5, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 Disclaimer Last updated: September 15, 2023 1. Interpretation and Definitions 1.1. Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. 1.2. Definitions For the purposes of this Disclaimer: Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Disclaimer) refers to Future Direct Professional Services Limited, 4-5 Future Direct, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 . Service refers to the Website. You means the individual accessing the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable. Website refers to Future Direct, accessible from http://www.futuredirect.ie 2. Disclaimer The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. The Company assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall the Company be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice. This Disclaimer has been created with the help of the Disclaimer Generator . The Company does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. 3. External Links Disclaimer The Service may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with the Company. Please note that the Company does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites. 4. Errors and Omissions Disclaimer The information given by the Service is for general guidance on matters of interest only. Even if the Company takes every precaution to ensure that the content of the Service is both current and accurate, errors can occur. Plus, given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in the information contained on the Service. The Company is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. 5. Fair Use Disclaimer The Company may use copyrighted material which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The Company is making such material available for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The Company believes this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the United States Copyright law. If You wish to use copyrighted material from the Service for your own purposes that go beyond fair use, You must obtain permission from the copyright owner. 6. Views Expressed Disclaimer The Service may contain views and opinions which are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other author, agency, organization, employer or company, including the Company. Comments published by users are their sole responsibility and the users will take full responsibility, liability and blame for any libel or litigation that results from something written in or as a direct result of something written in a comment. The Company is not liable for any comment published by users and reserves the right to delete any comment for any reason whatsoever. 7. No Responsibility Disclaimer The information on the Service is provided with the understanding that the Company is not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services. As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or other competent advisers. In no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with your access or use or inability to access or use the Service. 8. "Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Company will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. 9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Disclaimer, You can contact Us: By email: info@futuredirect.ie By visiting this page on our website: https://www.futuredirect.ie/contact-us By phone number: +35315134085 By mail: Future Direct, 4-5, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094 Terms & Conditions, Cookies Policy and Disclaimer

Future Direct Privacy Policy Last updated: September 14, 2023 Welcome to Future Direct Privacy Policy! Future Direct Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Future Direct Privacy Policy 1. Interpretation and Definitions 1.1. Interpretation The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural. 1.2. Definitions For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: means a unique account created for You to access our Service or parts of our Service. means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority. (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Future Direct Professional Services Limited, 4-5, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A094. For the purpose of the GDPR, the Company is the Data Controller. are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses. refers to: Ireland Data Controller, for the purposes of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), refers to the Company as the legal person which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data. means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet. refers to EU General Data Protection Regulation. Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. For the purposes of GDPR, Personal Data means any information relating to You such as a name, an identification number, location data, online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity. refers to the Website. Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Company to facilitate the Service, to provide the Service on behalf of the Company, to perform services related to the Service or to assist the Company in analyzing how the Service is used. For the purpose of the GDPR, Service Providers are considered Data Processors. Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit). refers to Future Direct, accessible from http://www.futuredirect.ie means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable. Under GDPR, You can be referred to as the Data Subject or as the User as you are the individual using the Service. 2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data 2.1. Types of Data Collected a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them. For more information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please visit our Cookies Policy or the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy. 2.2. Use of Your Personal Data The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes: To provide and maintain our Service: To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service. To manage Your Account: To manage Your registration as a user of the Service. The Personal Data You provide can give You access to different functionalities of the Service that are available to You as a registered user. For the performance of a contract: The development, compliance and undertaking of the purchase contract for the products, items or services You have purchased or of any other contract with Us through the Service. To contact You: To contact You by email, telephone calls, SMS, or other equivalent forms of electronic communication, such as a mobile application's push notifications regarding updates or informative communications related to the functionalities, products or contracted services, including the security updates, when necessary or reasonable for their implementation. To provide You: To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless You have opted not to receive such information. To manage Your requests: To attend and manage Your requests to Us. To deliver targeted advertising to You: We may use Your information to develop and display content and advertising (and work with third-party vendors who do so) tailored to Your interests and/or location and to measure its effectiveness. For business transfers: We may use Your information to evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of Our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which Personal Data held by Us about our Service users is among the assets transferred. For other purposes: We may use Your information for other purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to evaluate and improve our Service, products, services, marketing and your experience. We may share Your personal information in the following situations: With Service Providers: We may share Your personal information with Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to advertise on third party websites to You after You visited our Service, to contact You. For business transfers: We may share or transfer Your personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business to another company. With Affiliates: We may share Your information with Our affiliates, in which case we will require those affiliates to honor this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include Our parent company and any other subsidiaries, joint venture partners or other companies that We control or that are under common control with Us. With business partners: We may share Your information with Our business partners to offer You certain products, services or promotions. With other users: When You share personal information or otherwise interact in the public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside. With Your consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent. 2.3. Retention of Your Personal Data The Company will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies. The Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of Our Service, or We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods. 2.4. Transfer of Your Personal Data Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. It means that this information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of Your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from Your jurisdiction. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by Your submission of such information represents Your agreement to that transfer. The Company will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of Your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of Your data and other personal information. 2.5. Delete Your Personal Data You have the right to delete or request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You. Our Service may give You the ability to delete certain information about You from within the Service. You may update, amend, or delete Your information at any time by signing in to Your Account, if you have one, and visiting the account settings section that allows you to manage Your personal information. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us. Please note, however, that We may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so. 2.6 . Disclosure of Your Personal Data Business Transactions If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy. Law enforcement Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency). Other legal requirements The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: Comply with a legal obligation Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public Protect against legal liability 2.7 . Security of Your Personal Data The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. 3. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data The Service Providers We use may have access to Your Personal Data. These third-party vendors collect, store, use, process and transfer information about Your activity on Our Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies. 3.1. Analytics We may use third-party Service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service. Google Analytics Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms webpage: https://policies.google.com/privacy 3.2. Email Marketing We may use Your Personal Data to contact You with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to You. You may opt-out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from Us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email We send or by contacting Us. We may use Email Marketing Service Providers to manage and send emails to You. Mailchimp Mailchimp is an email marketing sending service provided by The Rocket Science Group LLC. For more information on the privacy practices of Mailchimp, please visit their Privacy policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/ Constant Contact Constant Contact is an email marketing sending service provided by Constant Contact, Inc. For more information on the privacy practices of Constant Contact, please visit their Privacy policy: https://www.constantcontact.com/forward/privacy-center AWeber AWeber is an email marketing sending service provided by AWeber Communications. For more information on the privacy practices of AWeber, please visit their Privacy policy: https://www.aweber.com/privacy.htm GetResponse GetResponse is an email marketing sending service provided by GetResponse. For more information on the privacy practices of GetResponse, please visit their Privacy policy: https://www.getresponse.com/legal/privacy.html 3.3. Behavioral Remarketing The Company uses remarketing services to advertise to You after You accessed or visited our Service. We and Our third-party vendors use cookies and non-cookie technologies to help Us recognize Your Device and understand how You use our Service so that We can improve our Service to reflect Your interests and serve You advertisements that are likely to be of more interest to You. These third-party vendors collect, store, use, process and transfer information about Your activity on Our Service in accordance with their Privacy Policies and to enable Us to: Measure and analyze traffic and browsing activity on Our Service Show advertisements for our products and/or services to You on third-party websites or apps Measure and analyze the performance of Our advertising campaigns Some of these third-party vendors may use non-cookie technologies that may not be impacted by browser settings that block cookies. Your browser may not permit You to block such technologies. You can use the following third-party tools to decline the collection and use of information for the purpose of serving You interest-based advertising: The NAI's opt-out platform: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ The EDAA's opt-out platform http://www.youronlinechoices.com/ The DAA's opt-out platform: http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN You may opt-out of all personalized advertising by enabling privacy features on Your mobile device such as Limit Ad Tracking (iOS) and Opt Out of Ads Personalization (Android). See Your mobile device Help system for more information. We may share information, such as hashed email addresses (if available) or other online identifiers collected on Our Service with these third-party vendors. This allows Our third-party vendors to recognize and deliver You ads across devices and browsers. To read more about the technologies used by these third-party vendors and their cross-device capabilities please refer to the Privacy Policy of each vendor listed below. The third-party vendors We use are: Google Ads (AdWords) Google Ads (AdWords) remarketing service is provided by Google Inc. You can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads Google also recommends installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on - https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout - for your web browser. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy Twitter Twitter remarketing service is provided by Twitter Inc. You can opt-out from Twitter's interest-based ads by following their instructions: https://support.twitter.com/articles/20170405 You can learn more about the privacy practices and policies of Twitter by visiting their Privacy Policy page: https://twitter.com/privacy Facebook Facebook remarketing service is provided by Facebook Inc. You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/help/516147308587266 To opt-out from Facebook's interest-based ads, follow these instructions from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217 Facebook adheres to the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt-out from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ , the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada http://youradchoices.ca/ or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ , or opt-out using your mobile device settings. For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation 4. GDPR Privacy 4.1. egal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR We may process Personal Data under the following conditions: Consent: You have given Your consent for processing Personal Data for one or more specific purposes. Performance of a contract: Provision of Personal Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with You and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof. 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Case Studies We are trusted by industry leaders spanning multiple fields in Ireland. Hear how companies like yours found success with Future Direct Services. Secure Work Permits and Visas to hire over 40 Engineers and Project Managers from Overseas Result Our team provided a timeline and regular updates to the Client and the candidates throughout the application process. When the Employment Permits and Visas were approved, the candidates were informed of the document preparation required to fly to Ireland. As a result, all the Employment Permits and Visas applications were approved timely, enabling our Client to hire the new hires smoothly. Multinational engineering requires assistance to hire many engineers and project managers from overseas. The recruitment happened in several stages to meet different project demands. Therefore, the Client must secure the correct Employment Permits and Visas for the candidates promptly and efficiently. Our dedicated team removed the administrative burden from the Client by engaging with the candidates directly to gather and prepare the relevant documents for the applications. Healthcare and Homecare Providers seeking Healthcare Staff from Abroad HSE data indicates that in July 2022, 5,312 people were waiting for home support from the HSE's Services for Older People because no care workers were available. This has led many healthcare and homecare providers to seek healthcare staff abroad. Future Direct engaged a large recruitment campaign by a healthcare provider in Ireland. At the project's onset, we secured the Trusted Partnership Status for the Client with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). This esteemed status with the DETE enables our Client’s future employment permit applications to be fast-tracked and to require less administrative input. Result The team in Future Direct liaised with the candidates and gathered the documents required for the employment permit application and visa applications. We also liaised with the DETE and the Department of Justice regarding any follow-up on the applications until they were processed. As a result, our client successfully hired the critical healthcare staff they needed to grow their business. Prepare and submitted an urgent Critical Skill Employment Permit Application within 5 working days A Client in the technology space engaged with us to apply for a Critical Skill Employment Permit for one of its senior sales specialists, whose visa was about to expire in 3 weeks. The Client previously engaged with another consultancy firm to apply for the permit unsuccessfully. As a result, when the client approached Future Direct, the individual’s visa had less than weeks of lawful residence in Ireland. The Client was at risk of losing this critical team member if the employment permit was not approved within 3 weeks. Result Our team immediately engaged with the Client and the individual. We gathered the documents prepared and submitted an urgent Critical Skill Employment Permit application with the DETE within 5 working days. The application is approved within the required timeline, enabling the Client to secure work permission for their sales specialist. Construction Healthcare Technology Have questions? Give us a call and we'll walk you through it. +353 (01) 513 4085 Secure Work Permits and Visas to hire over 40 Engineers and Project Managers from Overseas Multinational engineering requires assistance to hire many engineers and project managers from overseas. The recruitment happened in several stages to meet different project demands. Therefore, the Client must secure the correct Employment Permits and Visas for the candidates promptly and efficiently. Our dedicated team removed the administrative burden from the Client by engaging with the candidates directly to gather and prepare the relevant documents for the applications. Construction Result Our team provided a timeline and regular updates to the Client and the candidates throughout the application process. When the Employment Permits and Visas were approved, the candidates were informed of the document preparation required to fly to Ireland. As a result, all the Employment Permits and Visas applications were approved timely, enabling our Client to hire the new hires smoothly. Healthcare and Homecare Providers seeking Healthcare Staff from Abroad HSE data indicates that in July 2022, 5,312 people were waiting for home support from the HSE's Services for Older People because no care workers were available. This has led many healthcare and homecare providers to seek healthcare staff abroad. Future Direct engaged a large recruitment campaign by a healthcare provider in Ireland. At the project's onset, we secured the Trusted Partnership Status for the Client with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). This esteemed status with the DETE enables our Client’s future employment permit applications to be fast-tracked and to require less administrative input. Healthcare Result The team in Future Direct liaised with the candidates and gathered the documents required for the employment permit application and visa applications. We also liaised with the DETE and the Department of Justice regarding any follow-up on the applications until they were processed. As a result, our client successfully hired the critical healthcare staff they needed to grow their business. Prepare and submitted an urgent Critical Skill Employment Permit Application within 5 working days A client in the technology space engaged with us to obtain lawful for one of its senior sales specialists, whose visa was about to expire in 2-3 weeks. The client was previously engaged with another consultancy firm to apply for the Critical Skill Employment Permit for the sales specialist. Unfortunately, due to the delays and some administrative errors in the work carried out by this consultant, the Critical Skill Employment Permit for the sales specialist was not applied within the agreed timeline. As a result, when the client approached Future Direct, the individual’s visa had only 2-3 weeks of lawful residence in Ireland. The client was at risk of losing this critical team member if the employment permit was not approved within 2-3 weeks. Result Our team immediately engaged with the company's individual and HR manager. We gathered the documents, prepared and submitted an urgent Critical Skill Employment Permit application with the DETE within 5 working days. The application is approved within the required timeline, enabling the client company to secure lawful residence for their sales specialist. Technology

Our previous blog (click here to read) explored the sweeping changes to Ireland’s Employment Permit system introduced in 2024. From expanded eligible occupations to adjustments in salary thresholds, these updates have created both opportunities and challenges for employers and employees alike. As we look to 2025, it’s clear that staying informed about forthcoming changes is more important than ever. There’s an important update regarding the Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) for employment permits. While further increases were initially planned for January 2025 as part of a multi-year roadmap, these have been deferred pending a comprehensive review by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment (DETE). Deferral of Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) Increases for Employment Permits 2025 A Quick Recap of the MAR and Its Roadmap The MAR is the baseline annual salary required to issue an employment permit in Ireland. Recognising that the MAR had not kept pace with rising average earnings over the years, the Department introduced a roadmap in early 2024 to gradually increase these thresholds to 2026. The January 2024 increase marked a significant step towards addressing historical disparities, aligning the MAR more closely with the economic realities of modern Ireland. However, the landscape has shifted considerably since the roadmap was laid out. Rising operational costs for businesses and economic uncertainties have prompted a review to ensure that future adjustments are introduced to support stability and growth. The Deferral and Its Implications The January 2025 MAR increases will be postponed to allow for the completion of this review. This will give employers time to adjust their business strategies based on the forthcoming recommendations. This pause reflects the Department's awareness of the challenges businesses face and its commitment to ensuring that the MAR roadmap remains sustainable for all stakeholders. Exception for the Health Care Sector It’s worth noting that the increase to €30,000 for Health Care Assistants, Home Carers, and Care Workers will proceed as planned in January 2025. This adjustment had already been deferred and communicated extensively to the sector over the past year. As such, it falls outside the scope of the current review and underscores the government’s recognition of the critical role played by healthcare professionals. Looking Ahead This review represents an opportunity to create a framework for MAR increases that balances the need for fair remuneration with economic resilience. Employers and permit holders must stay informed and incorporate the upcoming findings into their long-term planning. Stay tuned for further updates on this matter. Future Direct will publish a more detailed blog soon! Future Direct is one of Ireland’s leading immigration consultancy firms, offering expert guidance and personalised support to ensure a hassle-free experience. Contact us today  at +353 (01) 513 4085  or email info@futuredirect.ie  for professional advice tailored to your needs. Let us help you navigate these changes and the broader immigration process with confidence and ease.

The Irish Employment Permit system has seen significant changes over the past year, most notably the largest-ever expansion of eligible occupations introduced in January 2024. This change, announced by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment (DETE), has been widely welcomed by industries facing severe skills shortages. However, these updates have also brought challenges alongside the positive reception—particularly for employers and employees navigating the evolving salary thresholds. A Recap of 2024 Changes: New Opportunities and Challenges The expansion of eligible occupations in 2024 has opened new pathways for professionals across sectors, enabling businesses to address critical workforce gaps. Yet, increasing the minimum salary threshold for employment permits from €30,000 to €34,000 has created obstacles for some employees renewing their permits. Many employers were unprepared for this adjustment, leaving some workers in precarious situations. Future Direct has stepped in with a practical solution for affected individuals: assisting employees in transitioning to Stamp 1 permission, which allows them to continue their employment without an employment permit. While this is a valuable workaround, it disrupts visa stability and adds to the administrative burden for employees and employers. Looking Ahead to 2025: Potential New Salary Thresholds As we approach 2025, there is growing concern about further adjustments to salary thresholds. Employers and employees are bracing for potential changes that could impact recruitment plans, work permit renewals, and visa stability. In 2024, changes were announced on 20 December 2023 and became effective from the 17th of January 2024 , leaving employers and employees with minimal time to react. A similar timeline is expected this year, underscoring the importance of staying informed and prepared. Indicative Salary Threshold for Employment Permit in 2025: What We Know So Far As of now, this is the available information for employment permit salary thresholds in the year 2025: Meat Processing Operatives: Increase from €30,000 to €32,000  on January 25, 2024 . Further increase to €34,000  on July 25, 2024 . Expected to rise to €39,000  in January 2026 . Healthcare Assistants/Home Carers: Initially expected to rise to €30,000  in January 2024, the DETE has decided to maintain the threshold at €27,000 . We are still awaiting updates from the DETE regarding any changes planned for January 2025 . General Employment Permit Holders: The current threshold of €34,000  is expected to increase to €39,000 . Critical Skills Employment Permit: The current threshold of €38,000  is set to increase to €44,000 . The threshold for holders without a relevant degree remains unchanged at €64,000 . Intra-Company Transfers: Trainees : The threshold will rise from €34,000  to €39,000 . Services Contracts : The threshold will increase from €46,000  to €53,000 . Future Direct: Your Partner in Navigating Employment Permit Challenges At Future Direct, we understand how unsettling these changes can be. As experts in Irish employment permit and visa procedures, we are committed to staying at the forefront of regulatory updates to provide the best possible guidance to our clients. Whether you’re an employer concerned about retaining key talent or an employee facing uncertainty due to salary thresholds, we’re here to help. Our team tailors solutions to individual circumstances, ensuring employers and employees can navigate challenges effectively. From exploring alternative visa options like Stamp 1 permissions to strategizing permit renewals, we’re dedicated to supporting our clients every step of the way. Stay Informed with Future Direct We’ll continue to monitor updates from DETE and provide timely insights once the 2025 salary thresholds are announced. Keep an eye on our blog and social media channels for the latest developments and expert advice. Not sure how to handle your permit renewal or concerned about navigating the changing salary thresholds?  Don’t stress—we’re here to help. Future Direct is one of Ireland’s leading immigration consultancy firms, offering expert guidance and personalised support to ensure a hassle-free experience. Contact us today  at +353 (01) 513 4085  or email info@futuredirect.ie  for professional advice tailored to your needs. Let us help you navigate these changes and the broader immigration process with confidence and ease.

The holiday season is a time for connection and celebration, but for non-EEA nationals in Ireland, the ongoing backlog in immigration processing has introduced an added layer of complexity. With delays in issuing Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards, the Department of Justice has announced a Travel Confirmation Notice  to help those needing to travel internationally during Christmas. Here’s what you need to know to navigate these temporary arrangements smoothly. Updates for Non-EEA Nationals Processing Delays Immigration services are currently experiencing delays across several locations. After registration completion, IRP cards can take up to two weeks to arrive via post. Travel Confirmation Notice (Downloadable here ) To facilitate travel during this period, a Travel Confirmation Notice is in effect from 2 December 2024 to 31 January 2025 . This allows Non-EEA nationals to travel using their recently expired IRP card if: They submitted their renewal application before the card’s expiry date. They carry proof of the renewal application (e.g., email confirmation). Documentation for Travel Travellers should ensure they have the following: A printed copy of the Travel Confirmation Notice . Their recently expired IRP card. Proof of their renewal application, such as an email confirmation showing the application date. Notification to Airlines and Authorities The Department has informed airlines and foreign missions about these temporary measures. However, if your journey involves transiting through a third country, ensure you meet that jurisdiction’s immigration and visa requirements. Practical Tips for Travelers Download and Print the Travel Confirmation Notice Keep a physical copy of this notice to present to immigration authorities or airlines as needed. Verify Third-Country Travel Requirements If your trip involves transit through another country, research and comply with their visa or immigration rules to avoid complications. Allow Extra Time for Travel As this is a temporary measure, anticipate the possibility of additional checks or delays when presenting your documents. Stay Informed Regularly check the official immigration website or contact the Department for updates on processing times or travel-related announcements. Looking Ahead The Department continues to process IRP renewals and is working to address the backlog. These temporary measures aim to minimise disruption for non-EEA nationals needing to travel during the festive period, balancing the challenges of processing delays with practical solutions for travellers. Need Assistance with Your Immigration Process? Not sure how to handle your renewal application or worried about travelling with the temporary measures? Don’t stress—we’re here to help. Future Direct is one of Ireland’s leading immigration consultancy firms, offering expert guidance and personalised support to ensure a hassle-free experience. Whether you need assistance with: Renewing your IRP during the current delays, Changing your stamp category , Understanding the Travel Confirmation Notice or Navigating complex immigration requirements, Our dedicated team is ready to assist you every step of the way. Contact us today  at +353 (01) 513 4085  or email info@futuredirect.ie for professional advice tailored to your needs. Let us help you navigate these temporary measures and the broader immigration process with confidence and ease. Safe travels, and we look forward to assisting you!