Work Permits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2024

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Ceisteanna (263)

Paul McAuliffe

Ceist:

263. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding work permits for the homecare sector, the number of work permit applications received since the scheme opened in January 2023; the number of work permits issued; the number of applications returned at initial applications pre-check stage; the number of other applications rejected; the number of applications currently in processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41141/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

The Employment Permits Section of the Department informs me that as of 09/10/2024 the number Employment Permit applications received in respect of the homecare sector since the scheme opened in January 2023 currently stands at 1149. Of this number, 1073 have been issued, 51 were refused, 7 were withdrawn and 1 is currently being processed. There were also 17 appeals.

It is estimated that 141 applications in respect of the home-care sector are awaiting processing. It should be noted that as these applications have not yet been processed, this figure is an estimate based on the job title supplied in the application. The number of applications in respect of this role returned at pre-check is estimated to be 144.