Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016
641. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if an eligibility for a work permit will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30533/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application for the position of Stone Mason and Carving was received in the Employment Permit Section of my Department on 13 September 2016. This application was refused on 27 September 2016. It appeared from the information received that the position on offer was one for which a Contract for Services Employment Permit would not be granted as it is on the List of Ineligible Categories of Employment for Employment Permits. Additionally, the remuneration offered in respect of the post was less than €40,000, the minimum prescribed remuneration in respect of permits of this category.
Supporting documentation submitted with the application also indicated that the foreign national was in the State without current immigration permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality at the time of application.
Other refusal reasons outlined to the applicant include:
- That the employer did not make adequate provision for the employee’s board and accommodation and health insurance required for permits of this type
- That the information submitted indicated that the foreign national was not employed by the contractor for 6 months prior to the application date as required
- That it appeared that the foreign national would not be employed by the contractor concerned during the period for which the employment permit was sought, and;
- A Contract for Services Employment Permit can only be issued where a foreign contractor has entered into a contract for services agreement with a person in the State, this was not established.
Additionally, the applicant sought to apply through the Trusted Partner scheme, but had not been granted Trusted Partner status.
In accordance with Section 13 the Employment Permits Act, 2006 as amended, the applicant was informed of the right to seek a review of this decision within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of the refusal. To date no such request has been received.
