Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2013
109. Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding an application for a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21961/13]
View answerA work permit application in respect of the person named was refused on 4 February 2013. It was open to the applicant to seek a review of this decision within 21 days of the date of refusal but no such request for a review was received in my Department. New Employment Permit applications are normally only considered where it is established that a minimum salary of €30,000 per annum is on offer based on a 39 hour week and where the position on offer is one of the occupations currently eligible for a new employment permit. The salary stated in respect of this position was €9,600 for a 15 hour week. In addition documentation provided with the application indicated that the employee held a Student Stamp/Visa which at that time precluded the holder from obtaining a Work Permit. I understand that at the time of application the immigration status of the person named was not in date and that this situation remains.
