Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2019
116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if entitlement to work in the case of persons (details supplied) can be transferred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2208/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that the individual referred to by the Deputy does not currently hold an employment permit but may have immigration permission allowing the individual to work without an employment permit. My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, has responsibility for issuing immigration permissions and visas.
It is open to any foreign national living in the State with the requisite immigration permission to apply for an employment permit. Any such application should meet with the relevant legislative requirements including having secured a job offer for an eligible occupation from an Irish registered employer.
Details on how to apply for an employment permit are available on the Department's website at the following link - https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/
My officials have produced a comprehensive Frequently Asked Question document covering all aspects of the Employment Permits regime which is available here -
https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/FAQs/Employment-Permits-FAQs-2018.pdf
