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Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (31, 32)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

213 Mr. Kehoe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the work permit application from a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22371/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I am informed that the work permits section has recently made a decision to refuse the above application for a work permit based on the following criteria.

It is not satisfied that all reasonable steps have been taken to recruit a suitably qualified Irish or EEA national for the job. Work permits are now only being considered for highly skilled highly paid positions.

Furthermore, work permits can only be considered where it is established that a full-time job is on offer and where at least the national weekly minimum wage of €273 is being paid irrespective of the number of hours worked less than a normal 39 hour week.

The employer in question has been notified of this decision in writing and has been informed of their right of appeal.

Willie Penrose

Ceist:

214 Mr. Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the additional information sent on 26 May 2004, work permits for persons whose applications were submitted by a company (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be dealt with as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22503/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am informed by the work permits section that an application was received on 12 February 2004 from the above employer for Mr. Gurnam Singh. On the 12 July 2004 the employer was informed in writing of a decision to refuse this application and was also informed of his right to appeal. To date no such appeal has been received in the work permits section.

There is no record of valid work permit applications for any of remaining individuals.

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