Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 9 Oct 2001

Vol. 541 No. 4

Written Answers. - Work Permits.

Richard Bruton

Question:

183 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average period it takes to process an application for a work permit; and when a decision on an application by a person (details supplied) will be made. [22813/01]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

The average time for processing work permit applications is currently taking over 40 working days. It is expected that a decision on the application specified will be made shortly.