Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2024
218. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if and when a work permit will be renewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3675/24]
View answerThe Employment Permits Section of the Department informs me that the General Employment Permit held in respect of the person concerned (in the details supplied) is due to expire on 14th November 2024.
Renewal applications may be submitted 16 weeks prior to the expiry of the permit (in this case 14th November) or within the period of 1 month after the expiry date.
It is important to note that when applying for an employment permit renewal in respect of a Health Care Assistant, they are required to have attained a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification after two years employment in the State. Evidence of this will be required at renewal stage.
All renewal employment permit applications must comply with all of the legislative requirements for the particular employment permit type.
Information is provided on the Department’s website in respect of employment permits including information regarding each permit type, the requirement to undertake a Labour Market Needs Test, list of occupations ineligible for an employment permit, Checklist documents for a General and Critical Skills Employment Permit and an FAQ document which answers the majority of the most common questions, all of which are available through this link – enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/.
