Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012
314. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an application for a working visa in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50923/12]
View answerA work permit application in respect of this person was received in my Department on 9th November 2012. My Department’s policy in this regard strikes a balance between the needs of the proposed employer and the employment rights of the employee. The application was refused on 15th November 2012 as the salary stated in respect of the proposed employment was not in accordance with the prescribed policy for sports professionals who must be paid the National Minimum Wage for a 39 hour working week. In addition the employer did not observe the requirements for registering as an employer with the Revenue Commissioners. Finally, the employment permit sought was for a one year duration. This did not accord with my Department’s policy to issue work permits for Sports Professionals on a seasonal non-renewable basis.
Finally, I would advise the Deputy that should the employer wish this decision to be appealed they may do so in accordance with Section 13 the Employment Permits Act, 2006, within twenty-one days from the date of the letter of refusal. Any such submission, addressed to the Appeals Officer, Employment Permits Section, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Davitt House, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, will be considered on the basis of the evidence available to my Department and any further information of relevance which the employer may wish to submit.
