Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
276 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review an application for a work permit for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if this person will be assisted in obtaining a work permit for work in the information technology sector. [14295/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe work permit section of my Department refused an application in respect of the above non-EEA national on 11 March 2005 on the grounds that the proposed employee was here on a student visa and that the position was not sufficiently highly skilled and highly paid. Following an appeal by the employer, this decision was upheld by the work permit section on 21 April 2005. Non-EEA nationals with appropriate qualifications may consider applying for an IT work visa, which requires them to apply in their home country to the nearest embassy of Ireland.
