Finian McGrath
Question:931 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if support will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in relation to their request for a work permit. [28254/06]
View answerWednesday, 27 September 2006
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The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that this application was refused and that the employer has appealed but the original decision in this case was upheld. I should add that, in the aftermath of EU Enlargement, it is Government policy that employers should be able to source nearly all of their workforce needs from within the EU. Accordingly, only in cases where exceptional levels of skill and qualifications are needed for the job, and the employer has made meaningful attempts to find EEA nationals first, will my Department now consider work permit applications.