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Job Offer Letter Template (Ireland)
A job offer letter confirms in writing the terms on which an Irish employer is offering a role to a candidate. Our free template covers the role, salary in euro, start date, probation period and conditions of offer — ready to be followed up with a full employment contract compliant with the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994.
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Emerald Tech Solutions Ltd.
12 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HH90
+353 1 234 5678
hr@emeraldtech.ie
25 April 2026
Seán Murphy
45 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4, D04 V9C1
RE
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT — SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Dear Seán Murphy,
We are delighted to offer you a position as Software Engineer in the Product Engineering department at Emerald Tech Solutions Ltd.. This offer is made subject to the terms and conditions set out below.
Position: Software Engineer
Employment Type: permanent, full-time
Start Date: 1 June 2026
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: €65,000.00 EUR per annum
Probationary Period: 6 months, as permitted under s. 6A of the Unfair Dismissals (Amendment) Act 2022
Notice Period: 1 month on either side, subject to the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973
Benefits:
• Pension: Employer contributes 5% of basic salary to PRSA pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, VHI Group Health Insurance, hybrid working (3 days in-office), annual performance bonus up to 10%
This offer is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and proof of your right to work in Ireland under the Employment Permits Acts 2003–2014. Within five working days of your start date, you will receive a written statement of your core terms of employment as required under the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 (as amended by the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022).
Your employment will be subject to the company's standard terms and conditions, policies and procedures, copies of which will be provided to you prior to or on your start date.
This offer will remain open for acceptance until 9 May 2026. To accept this offer, please sign and return one copy of this letter.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this offer or the onboarding process.
Yours sincerely,
AUTHORISED SIGNATORY
Aoife Ní Bhriain
Head of People and Culture
Date: ____________________
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What Is a Job Offer Letter?
A job offer letter is a written offer from an employer to a candidate, summarising the principal terms of the proposed employment. It typically precedes the formal employment contract and gives the candidate the information they need to decide whether to accept the role.
In Ireland, the job offer letter sits at the start of a tightly regulated employment relationship. The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 (as amended by the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 and the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022) requires employers to give written core terms within five days of starting work and a full statement within one month. The offer letter sets the stage for these statements by confirming the principal terms in advance.
An offer letter is typically made subject to conditions such as satisfactory references, Garda vetting (where required), proof of right to work in Ireland, medical checks, and qualifications verification. Once accepted and any conditions satisfied, the offer becomes legally binding.
What's Covered in This Template
The offer letter covers every principal term the candidate needs to see before accepting.
Employer and Candidate Details
Employer name, CRO number, and candidate name and address.
Job Title and Department
Role, department and reporting line.
Start Date
Proposed start date of the employment.
Place of Work
Office address or remote/hybrid arrangements.
Basic Salary
Annual salary in euro with payment frequency.
Benefits
Pension contribution, health insurance, bonuses and any other benefits.
Working Hours
Standard hours of work and any flexibility.
Holiday Entitlement
Annual leave, minimum four weeks under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.
Probationary Period
Length of probation (max 6 months under the 2022 Regulations).
Conditions of Offer
References, right-to-work, Garda vetting, medical clearance.
Acceptance Deadline
Date by which the candidate must accept the offer.
Next Steps
Reference to formal employment contract and onboarding.
How to Create a Job Offer Letter
Send a clear, attractive offer to your candidate in minutes.
- 1
Enter Employer and Candidate Details
Provide the employer legal name, CRO number, and the candidate’s name and address.
- 2
Set the Role and Start Date
Specify the job title, department, reporting line and proposed start date.
- 3
Set Pay, Hours and Benefits
State the salary in euro, working hours, holiday entitlement and benefits.
- 4
Add Conditions of Offer
State any conditions such as references, right-to-work evidence, Garda vetting or medical checks.
- 5
Review and Send
Review the acceptance deadline, sign the letter and send it to the candidate for signature.
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Legal Considerations in Ireland
An offer letter, once accepted, is typically contractually binding.
This template is for information only and is not legal advice. For senior hires with complex packages, consult an Irish employment solicitor.
Drafted for Irish law
Contract Formation and Conditional Offers
Under Irish contract law, once the candidate accepts an offer, a contract is formed. Offers expressed to be subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks, Garda vetting or medical clearance are conditional until those conditions are met; withdrawal after the conditions are satisfied can give rise to a claim for breach of contract.
Core Terms of Employment
The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 (as amended) requires employers to give a written statement of core terms within five days and a full statement within one month of starting work. The offer letter should be consistent with the statement that will follow.
Right to Work and Equal Treatment
Employers must verify the candidate’s right to work in Ireland (passport, IRP card or other evidence) under the Employment Permits Acts 2003–2014. The Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 prohibit discrimination on protected grounds throughout recruitment and selection.
Probation Rules under 2022 Regulations
The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 generally cap probation at six months, extendable only exceptionally. The offer letter should state any probationary period clearly.
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