Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2023
38. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of horticultural operative employment permits remaining out of the total quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7590/23]
View answerThe role of horticultural worker is subject to a quota of 1,000 permits. There are currently 73 permits remaining in this quota. Once the quota for horticulture workers has been filled, no new permits will issue in respect of this role.
A checklist document has been prepared to assist applicants when applying for a General Employment Permit specifically for the role of a horticultural worker and this document can be accessed on the Department’s website through the following link:- enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/publication-files/checklist-for-horticultural-meat-dairy-general-employment.pdf.
All applications received are dealt with in order of date of receipt.
