Work Permits

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Questions (105)

Colm Burke

Question:

105. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current waiting times for the processing of general employment permits; the number of permits issued per month since 1 January 2023 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22145/23]

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Written answers

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

The current processing dates in respect of Employment Permit applications as of 8th May 2023 are as follows:

• Standard new applications 12 business days.

• Standard Renewal applications 14 business days.

• Standard Critical Skills applications 12 business days.

• Trusted Partner new applications 11 business days.

• Trusted Partner Renewal applications 10 business days.

• Trusted Partner Critical Skills applications 10 business days.

Waiting time information is also available on the Employment Permits website, and is updated on a weekly basis.

The table below shows the number of Employment Permits issued per month from 1st January 2023 to date.

Year of issue 2023	Month issued	Number issued
	January	2527
	February	2190
	March	2547
	April	2179
	May	349 to date 05/05/2023
Total		9792