Michael Bell
Ceist:37 Mr. Bell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits applied for and granted to workers on a drilling rig operated by a company (details supplied); the nationalities of each worker at every level; if work permits were issued due to the fact Irish workers were not available; the conditions and period of each permit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17303/99]