Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2004

Thursday, 16 December 2004

Ceisteanna (132)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

132 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit applications received in the past 12 months; the number granted and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33997/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The number of valid work permit applications received from 1 January 2004 to date was 34,961. Of this figure, 33,432 permits were granted and 1,529 permits refused.