Jack Wall
Question:100 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the application by a person (details supplied) for a work permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29545/04]
View answerThursday, 18 November 2004
Questions (100, 101, 102)
Written answers
I am informed that the work permits section of my Department has recently made a decision to refuse the above application for a work permit. From documentation submitted in support of this application, it appears that the above named employee does not have a current valid residency stamp. Her last work permit expired in June 2003. The employer in question has been notified of this decision in writing and has been informed of his or her right of appeal.
Jim O'Keeffe
Question:101 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for the delay in the issue of a renewal of a work permit to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if same will issue. [29546/04]
View answerThe work permits section of my Department has recently made a decision to refuse the application for a work permit based on the following criteria. From documentation submitted in support of this application, it appears that the above named employee was paid less than the national minimum wage and those circumstances the issuing of a work permit could not be justified. The employer in question has been notified of this decision in writing and has been informed of their right of appeal.
Phil Hogan
Question:102 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a decision will be made on an application for the extension of a work permit in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29551/04]
View answerThere is no record in my Department of a valid work permit application in this case. Work permit applications, which are incorrect or incomplete, are not regarded as valid applications and are returned to the employer for completion.