Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
676 Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the mechanisms in place to police the actual number of hours worked per week by students who have permission to work here under the language and non-degree student and the degree student programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26753/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraNon-EEA students who are permitted to reside in the State on a stamp 2 are allowed to avail of a work concession. Under this concession a student may work in Ireland without a work permit for a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during holiday period. Any employment which exceeds these limits will be in breach of the Employment Permits Acts. The National Employment Rights Authority, a body under the aegis of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, is responsible for securing compliance with these Acts.
