Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
174. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of the new quota of 350 general employment permits for hospitality managers that have been granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29419/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra175. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the new quota of 350 general employment permits for hospitality managers is an annual quota; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29420/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 174 and 175 together.
The employment permits system is managed through the operation of the critical skills and ineligible occupations lists which determine employments that are either in high demand or are ineligible for consideration for an employment permit and these lists are subject to twice-yearly evidenced based review.
In October 2021 following the completion of the review of the occupational lists I responded to requests from sector representatives with the establishment of a quota of 350 General Employment Permits for managerial roles in the hospitality sector; namely Catering Managers, Bar Managers, Hotel Managers and Accommodation Managers.
As of 1st June 2022, a total of 6 General Employment Permits have been granted for hospitality managers, with 24 further applications submitted and awaiting processing.
Under current employment permit regulations this quota of 350 General Employment Permits in respect of hospitality managers will remain in place until the quota has been filled.
