Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2010
88 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits that have been approved every year since 2005; the areas of work in which these permits have been approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12068/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Permits were issued in respect of the following sectors: agriculture and fisheries, catering, domestic, education, entertainment industry, medical and nursing, service industry, and sport.
|
New Permits |
Renewals |
Group |
Issued |
|
|
2005 |
7,354 |
18,970 |
812 |
27,136 |
|
2006 |
7298 |
16,600 |
956 |
24,854 |
|
2007 |
10,134 |
13,457 |
13 |
23,604 |
|
2008 |
8,481 |
5,086 |
13,567 |
|
|
2009 |
4,024 |
3,938 |
7,962 |
|
|
2010 end Feb |
635 |
806 |
1,441 |
