Thomas Byrne
Ceist:152. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of an application by a person (details supplied) for a work permit. [52287/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 12 December 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
The Employment Permits section of my Department inform me that an application for a General Employment Permit for the person concerned was received on 8 July 2018.
On 22 November 2018, the application was refused as it appeared that the applicant had not provided evidence that the Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) had been carried out in the manner prescribed under the Employment Permits Act 2006 as amended.
In order to satisfy the LMNT an applicant must advertise the vacancy:
- with the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Employment Services/EURES employment network for at least 2 weeks;
- in a national newspaper for at least 3 days; and
- in either a local newspaper or jobs website (separate to Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection/EURES websites) for 3 days.
The advertisements must include the following information:
- a description of the employment;
- the name of the employer;
- the minimum annual remuneration;
- the location/s of employment; and
- the hours of work.
The applicant was notified of this decision in writing and of their right to request a review of this decision within 28 days, in line with the provisions of the Employment Permits Acts. I am informed that no request for a review was received from the applicant or their authorised agent.
A refusal to grant an employment permit does not preclude an applicant from submitting another application for an employment permit. Such an application should comply with all of the legislative requirements for the particular employment permit type.