Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024
259. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permit renewal applications received in each of the past six months; the number of renewal applications completed; the number of renewal applications awaiting processing; the number of renewal applications in the processing stage, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22547/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraDetails regarding renewal applications in respect of each of the past six months are set out in the three tables below. The first table shows the number of renewal applications received during the requested period, the second table outlines the number of renewal applications processed in each of the last six months, and the third table shows the number of renewal applications at various stages of processing and those awaiting processing.
|
Received Date |
Nov-23 |
Dec-23 |
Jan-24 |
Feb-24 |
Mar-24 |
Apr-24 |
Grand Total |
|
Renewals received |
326 |
242 |
1302 |
433 |
579 |
720 |
3602 |
|
Processed |
Nov-23 |
Dec-23 |
Jan-24 |
Feb-24 |
Mar-24 |
Apr-24 |
Grand Total |
|
Renewals processed |
256 |
207 |
454 |
840 |
285 |
322 |
2364 |
|
Renewal |
Applications awaiting processing (as of 15th May) |
1151 |
|
Applications being processed (as of 15th May) |
44 |
In order to be considered, a renewal application must be submitted within the period of 4 months ending on the day of expiry of the period for which the permit has been granted or within the period of one month after the expiry of that period. Once the renewal application is submitted within the prescribed period, the permit holder may continue in their employment pending the outcome of the application.
A permit can only be renewed where the permit holder will be working in the same role as stated on the existing permit and was in receipt, at a minimum, the annual remuneration specified on the permit. All of the other legislative criteria in relation to the permit type must also be met.
Information is provided on the Department’s website in respect of employment permits including information regarding each permit type, the requirement to undertake a Labour Market Needs Test, list of occupations ineligible for an employment permit, Checklist documents for a General and Critical Skills Employment Permit and an FAQ document which answers the majority of the most common questions, all of which are available through this link: enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/
