Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Ceisteanna (108)

Martin Ferris

Ceist:

199 Mr. Ferris asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the correct procedures regarding the employment of non-nationals were followed by the APC company when advertising for workers to fulfil a contract at Tarbert Power Station. [5939/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

I am informed that 75 work permits have been issued to this company in the past 12 months and having examined the applications in question the work permit section of my Department is satisfied that correct procedures were followed.