Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
160. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an update will be provided on six work permit applications (details supplied) in view of the fact they are needed to meet deadlines for various projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6193/22]
View answerMy Department recommends all applications for an employment permit to be submitted at least 12 weeks before the proposed start date of an employment. The Department provides regular updates on its website in relation to processing times and advises employers to take current timelines into account as part of their recruitment plans.
Employment permits are processed in date order and applicants can keep track of current processing dates at https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Current-Application-Processing-Dates/
If a permit is urgently required, an applicant may request to have an application expedited. A request to have an application expedited will only be considered in exceptional cases and must be accompanied by a compelling business case which details the individual circumstances involved.
The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that six Trusted Partner applications for General Employment Permits were made by the employer in this case. Following the receipt of additional necessary information, which was requested from the applicant, officials in my Department were able to facilitate this request given the exceptional circumstances in this case.
