Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2004

Thursday, 21 October 2004

Ceisteanna (151, 152)

Gerard Murphy

Ceist:

151 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a work permit will be extended for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [25882/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

This person has a current work permit, which expires on 20 January 2005. If he wishes to change his employment, my Department will process an application on its merits. However, the new employer must advertise the position with FÁS before submitting it to the work permit section.

Gerard Murphy

Ceist:

152 Mr. Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a person (details supplied) in County Cork can be granted work permits for four Thai chefs. [25883/04]

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Martin)

There is no record of any applications in the work permit section from the above-named individual. Should applications be submitted, they would be considered sympathetically.