Work Permits Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2015

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Questions (85)

Robert Dowds

Question:

85. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a Canadian national who is married to an Irish citizen but has not previously worked or been a resident here requires a work permit to work here if that person accompanies an Irish spouse here; if so, if this can be applied for in advance of arrival here or whether that person, or a potential employer, must apply for a work visa following a specific job offer. [8539/15]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

If the non-EEA national spouse or civil partner of an Irish or EEA national is resident in the State with his or her spouse or partner, he or she does not require an Employment Permit to work in the State, though the permission of the Minister for Justice and Equality should be sought in relation to his or her residence in the State.