Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2022
64. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a State agency has been granted work permits for drivers from a third country (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47819/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that there are no permit applications in the system in respect of the company concerned for drivers from the country specified. In the past, however my Department issued 6 permits for the role of driver in respect of the nationality concerned, the most recent having issued in 2009.
The role of a bus driver is currently listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits, positions in respect of which an employment permit shall not be granted. Details of the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits is available on the Department's website and can be accessed through this link: Ineligible List of Occupations - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie).
The role of a HGV driver is an eligible occupation for an employment permit provided the legislative criteria for the permit type is met and the individual concerned is in possession of a valid CE or C1E driving licence. Information in relation to HGV drivers is also available on the Department's website through this link: Employment Permits for HGV Drivers - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie).
