Nora Owen
Ceist:165 Mrs. Owen asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views regarding applications for visas from the spouses of skilled non-EU workers who are receiving work permits from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and wish to bring their spouses to Ireland; if he will grant visas to allow spouses to travel with these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5359/99]