Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2004

Thursday, 16 December 2004

Ceisteanna (63)

John Gormley

Ceist:

42 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the average length of time it has taken to process work permit applications which were made from January to June 2004; and the number of these applications which have not yet been processed. [33853/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

From January to June 2004 the average processing time for work permit applications was between eight to ten weeks. All applications received between those dates, and which were in order, have been issued.