Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2024
330. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the restriction for international students becoming a sabbatical officer in a Union or as a society's auditor students due to Stamp 2 visas' terms of employment and engagement in business or trade, and if he has any plans to change this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13371/24]
View answerIn accordance with the conditions set out by the Department of Justice relating to Stamp 2 visas, international students are granted permission to engage in casual employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic term and 40 hours per week during holidays, and must not engage in any other business or trade while residing in Ireland.
Matters relating to visa conditions and restrictions are the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and her Department. I am not aware of any proposals to make changes to these conditions.
