Work Permits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005

Tuesday, 31 May 2005

Ceisteanna (44)

Brian O'Shea

Ceist:

53 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits issued to date under the new arrangements to give access to employment to the spouses of non-EEA nationals working here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18021/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The work permits section of my Department has issued 1,127 work permits to spouses of work permit holders from the announcement of the new arrangements for spouses of skilled non-EEA nationals on 18 February 2004.