Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2011
132 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will restore a spousal work permit or a work permit in their own name in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31841/11]
View answerMy Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits and all applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the above named no longer qualifies for the Spousal/Dependant Scheme. Persons who do not qualify for the Spousal/Dependant Scheme must apply for a permit in their own right if they wish to take up employment in the State.
Any such applications are considered in line with the current policy in relation to new first time permits. Further information on the current policy for new employment permits can be found on my Department's website at www.djei.ie.
