Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 6 September 2019
713. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if persons (details supplied) can qualify for work permits and-or stamp 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34798/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that not enough information has been provided to determine whether either of the persons (details supplied) qualifies for an employment permit.
In order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Department of Justice and Equality. In order to apply for an employment permit a non-EEA national must have secured a job offer for an eligible occupation from an Irish registered employer.
The State's general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within Ireland and other EEA countries. Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the State or EEA, an employment permit may be sought by an employer to hire a non-EEA national in line with the Employment Permits Acts and associated Regulations, which lay down in legislation the criteria in relation to the application, grant and refusal of an employment permit.
Details on how to apply for an employment permit are available on our website at the following link - https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/.
My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, has responsibility for issuing immigration permissions and visas.
