Yes Jino,

They have removed it, but the processing time has been reduced significantly from the original estimate of 8 weeks.
The application was posted (within Ireland) on 14th Feb and was processed (and granted) on 21st March. That is less than 5 weeks.

Oh sorry brownbonno I didnt see your post as I wrote mine earlier and forgot to press the send button. LOL You need a firm job offer from a company in Ireland. The application can be made by either you or them, but both must sign the form. The application has to be sent to Dublin. Your Embassy/consu...

Oh sombody else (not here) answered it for me. 1: Yes you will have to get a re-entry one in Ireland also (€100) + Garda card (another €100) 2: The Consulate will send the Visa application back to Dublin for processing (4 to 6 weeks) (cost: depending on consulate) So realistically it will take b...

If your application for a green card permit is successful, you then have to apply for an 'employment' visa at your Embassy/Consulate before you travel. I have a few questions ...... 1: Will this visa allow you to travel to and from Ireland during the two years, or do you have to get a re-entry Visa ...

Yes indeed Jino. They seem to be updating it every 5 to 7 days. We must remember that the date they speak of is the time they received the application, not the time it was sent, so ou need to add that to the total. Then you have to add on time of the actual processing the permit, and the subsequent ...