Work Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2021

Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Questions (83)

Neale Richmond

Question:

83. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications in each of the years 2015 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48125/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that a total of 94,854 Employment Permits issued in the years 2015 to 2020 and to the 29th September 2021.

As requested by the Deputy, a breakdown of these permits by Economic Sector for each year in question is provided below.

Permits received between 2015 -29/09/2021 by Economic Sector

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