Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way a person (details supplied) can obtain a business visa as they want to take over a business. [18031/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person in question currently has permission to reside in the State and so does not require an entry visa. The person resides here as a spouse of an employment permit holder and has Immigration Stamp No. 3 which allows the individual concerned to remain in Ireland as long as they do not enter into employment nor engage in any business or profession.

Non-EEA nationals who wish to pursue a business activity (in a capacity other than as an employed person for whom an employer would have to obtain a work permit) must first obtain Business Permission. Information outlining the requirements of the Business Permission scheme which are very specific are contained on the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Services (INIS) website under Immigration and then Business Permission - http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP09000012

The person concerned is advised to contact INIS providing full information of their circumstances either in writing to Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 or by way of the various helplines available as outlined on the website - www.inis.gov.ie