Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2003

Vol. 563 No. 4

Written Answers - Work Permits.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

172 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications received in 2003 to date; the number approved, rejected and pending; the way in which this compares with the corresponding period in 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8354/03]

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

Data in relation to work permits in 2003, up to 20 March and comparable period in 2002 is as follows:–

	2002	2003
Applications received	5,692	11,156
Work permits issued	8,972	7,929
Work permits refused	286	444
Applications pending	2,235	7,506

Questions Nos. 173 and 174 answered with Question No. 121.