Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
241. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on a work permit and visa application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40327/23]
View answerThe Employment Permits Section of the Department informs me that a Sports and Cultural Employment Permit application for the person concerned in the details supplied was received on 28th August 2023.
As of 18th September 2023, the Employment Permits Section are processing new applications in respect of standard employers received on 23rd August 2023. It is therefore expected that the application concerned in the details supplied will be considered shortly.
Due to the significant improvement in the processing times in respect of Employment Permits, an application to have an Employment Permit expedited can only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis, and a detailed business case must be provided.
Expedite requests can be submitted to the Department on the attached form and sent to Employmentpermits@enterprise.gov.ie for consideration. It is important to note that the completion of a business case does not guarantee that an expedite will be facilitated.
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/.
There is also an Online Status Update Enquiry - where details on a particular application can be found on the following link: enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Employment-Permit-Status-Form/.
Immigration permissions, including visa applications, are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, and visa-related queries should be directed to that Department.
