Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2008

Thursday, 7 February 2008

Questions (53)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

50 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in regard to the number of proceedings commenced and convictions obtained for the years 2003 to 30 October 2007, for offences under the Employment Permits Act, 2003, he will provide information on the break-down of the proceedings and convictions against employers and employees; the reason this information has not been available to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4074/08]

Written answers

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Micheál Martin)

I am informed by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform that the proceedings commenced and convictions under the Employment Permits Act 2003 were as follows:

2003

Proceedings commenced against Employers 83; Convictions: 6

Proceedings commenced against Employees 3; Convictions 2

2004

Proceedings commenced against Employers 42 Convictions:6;

Proceedings commenced against Employees 39; Convictions 14

2005

Proceedings commenced against Employers 40; Convictions: 31

Proceedings commenced against Employees 33; Convictions 14

2006

Proceedings commenced against Employers 20; Convictions: 4

Proceedings commenced against Employees 25; Convictions 3

2007

Proceedings commenced against Employers:0; Convictions: 0

Proceedings commenced against Employees 3; Convictions 1

This information was not immediately available to me as it had to be compiled by the Garda National Immigration Bureau and cleared through the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.