Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
230 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a decision will be made on an appeal for an employment permit by a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31173/08]
View answerIt is current Government policy to issue new employment permits for highly skilled, highly paid positions or to non-EEA nationals already legally resident in the State on existing valid employment permits. There are some exception categories under this policy, including ethnic restaurants, where a limited number of applications for fully trained head chefs are being considered. However, it is considered in this instance that a suitable employee from the enlarged EU can fill the position this employer seeks to fill. Having examined the appeal, the Appeals Officer has upheld the original decision in this case.
