Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
516. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a person (details supplied) has permission to work via a work permit; if the person will be awarded permission in the person's own right or as a dependant on the person's parent's permission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35527/18]
View answerThe Dependant/Spouse Employment Permit replaces the old Dependant Employment Permit. The objective of this type of employment permit is primarily to support the attractiveness of Ireland as a location of employment for potential and current Critical Skills/Green Card Employment Permit holders and Researchers.
Eligible dependent unmarried children, who have been admitted to the State as family members of holders of these categories of Employment Permits and Researchers may apply. Generally, it is illegal for dependants to be employed in Ireland without a valid Employment Permit.
The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that no application has been submitted for a Dependant/Spouse Employment Permit for this individual. If, however, an application is submitted, it will be considered in due course.
