Michael Bell
Question:80 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of visas issued to the crew of 80 employed on the drilling rig currently operated by a company (details supplied) off the west coast; the nationalities of each of the visa holders; the duration of each visa; if these visas are subject to renewal; if so, the date of renewal; his views on whether visas should be subject to work permits by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and only when Irish workers who have the skills required are not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17306/99]
