Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 February 2010
157 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new work permits issued in each of the past five years; the number approved in each year for persons already resident here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6451/10]
View answerEmployment Permit Statistics for each of the last 5 years are shown in the table below. Information in relation to those approved for persons already resident in the State is not readily identifiable and will be supplied to the Deputy at a later date.
|
New Permits |
Renewals |
Group |
Issued |
|
|
2005 |
7,354 |
18,970 |
812 |
27,136 |
|
2006 |
7,298 |
16,600 |
956 |
24,854 |
|
2007 |
10,134 |
13,457 |
13 |
23,604 |
|
2008 |
8,481 |
5,086 |
13,567 |
|
|
2009 |
4,024 |
3,938 |
7,962 |
