Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2004

Tuesday, 10 February 2004

Questions (108)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

183 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications processed by her office in the past 12 months; the number which were new and repeats; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3996/04]

Written answers

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

The numbers of work permits issued in the 12 months up to the end of January 2004 are 21,585 new permits, 560 group permits and 25,327 renewals. Detailed statistics on work permits are available on the work permits page of my Department's website. www.entemp.ie