Paul Connaughton
Question:146 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason an application for a work visa was refused to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25860/04]
View answerThursday, 21 October 2004
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The Department of Foreign Affairs issues working visas and work authorisations in accordance with guidelines established by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The guidelines, which are designed to facilitate the recruitment of skilled employees, including ICT professionals, in certain sectors of the Irish economy, set out strict criteria for the acceptance of applications under the scheme. The visa was refused in this instance because neither the job description, salary nor the qualifications submitted by the applicant met the criteria for an ICT professional.
Question No. 147 answered with QuestionNo. 145.