Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
375. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will provide funding for NGOs (details supplied) which deal with migrants needing help with visa-related issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35919/23]
View answerMy Department has responsibility for the employment permits legislation providing the grant of permissions to take up employment in the State. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment does not provide supports to NGOs operating on behalf of migrant workers who are required to engage with the Department of Justice for permission to enter the State to take up that employment.
The Department of Justice operates the visa and immigration schemes providing permissions to migrant workers to enter the State for the purposes of taking up employment and/or seeking residency status.
I would advise the Deputy to engage with the Minister for Justice to identify any supports the Department of Justice may offer.
