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Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: ...documents pertaining to their employment, including their contracts, conditions and pay, before their visas are granted. In 2022 my Department and Fáilte Ireland worked together to make the case to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for chef employment permit applications to be expedited ahead of the tourism season in 2022. On foot of this, 2,036 employment permit...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (22 Nov 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...number of years, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has introduced a number of changes to widen access to the General Employment Permit for certain occupations in the sector. All grades of Chef have been eligible for the General Employment Permit since 2019, with restrictions such as quotas or limits per establishment also removed. Experienced Executive Chefs, Head Chefs,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (29 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...and across Government Departments to ensure a co-ordinated approach to addressing the labour and skills shortages in the sector across all roles.   Earlier in the year delays in the processing of work permits for chefs was a particular challenge for the sector. My Department and Fáilte Ireland worked closely with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...recently the work of the Group resulted in up to 350 work permits being granted for managerial positions in certain tourism and hospitality businesses. Last year, my Department also successfully advocated for the prioritisation of chef permit applications. I have also recently worked with Minister Donohoe on the extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. I will continue to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (24 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...work of the Group resulted in up to 350 work permits being granted for managerial positions in certain tourism and hospitality businesses. Last year, my Department also successfully advocated for the prioritisation of chef permit applications. I have also recently worked with Minister Donohoe on the extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. I will continue to engage with and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...Most recently the work of the Group resulted in up to 350 work permits being granted for managerial positions in certain tourism and hospitality businesses. Earlier this year my Department also successfully advocated for the prioritisation of chef permit applications. I have also recently worked with Minister Donohoe on the extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. I will...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (22 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...Ireland drew attention to its proximity to nature in the many villages and communities the Senator has outlined, in north and south Dublin. It will be even more appealing in the future. Senator Crowe suggested a great idea for online training for chefs. The skills shortage, as I outlined in my speech earlier, is a massive issue. I know this from my engagement with the sector. This is...