Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
220. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which work permit-related visas continue to be issued in line with the requirements of those seeking such visas; if a quick turnaround can be managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31952/23]
View answerThe Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that all applications for employment permits are dealt with in date order. Processing times currently stand at 11-12 business days in respect of new permits for Standard Employers and 9-10 business days in respect of new Trusted Partner Employment Permits.
Applications in respect of Standard Critical Skills Employment Permits are processed in 10-11 business days and Trusted Partner Critical Skills Employment Permits are processed in 6-7 business days.
The Department plans to maintain processing times for all applications at this level, on the assumption that estimated demand remains at current levels for 2023.
The Employment Permits processing times are updated on a weekly basis at the following link: enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Current-Application-Processing-Dates/.
