Work Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023

Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Questions (150)

Christopher O'Sullivan

Question:

150. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department can confirm delays in the granting of work visas to internationally qualified clinical measurement physiologists who wish to work in Ireland and apply for recognition of their qualifications to the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science; if his Department is taking any steps to alleviate such delays to ensure the availability of such a critical workforce to the healthcare sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11336/23]

Written answers

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

The Employment Permits Section of the Department informs me that there are currently no delays processing applications for this role. Applications for the role are being processed in line with normal processing timelines. The current processing dates as of 3rd March 2023 for each Employment Permit type is as follows:

Applications	Date
Standard new applications	22nd February 2023
Standard renewal applications	22nd February 2023
Standard critical skills applications	22nd February 2023
Trusted Partner new applications	24th February 2023
Trusted Partner renewal applications	27th February 2023
Trusted Partner critical skills applications	27th February 2023