Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
179. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on a work permit application for a person (details supplied) which was submitted on 29 September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6730/22]
View answerIn order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. All applications for employment permits are processed in line with the Employment Permits Acts and associated Regulations which lay down in legislation the criteria in relation to the application, grant and refusal of an employment permit.
The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that, on 30th September 2021, a Critical Skills Employment Permit application was received in respect of the named individual. On 2nd February 2022 the application was refused. The reason for the refusal was that the named individual does not possess a third level degree relevant to the employment concerned which is a requirement for the Critical Skills Employment Permit.
The applicant was informed of this decision on 2nd February 2022 and of their right to request a review of the decision within 28 days from the date of the refusal letter that issued. To date no request for a review has been received.
However, this does not preclude the applicant from submitting another application for a new employment permit. Such an application should comply with all of the legislative requirements for the particular employment permit type.
