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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2022) See 6 other results from this debate

Ms Natalia Leane: There is a stigma around chefs and bad kitchens, for example. That is why my course co-ordinator researched the places for us and he recommended workplaces to us, rather than sending us out and telling us to find ourselves a job. When he found a place that he thought was solid, he would recommend that we go there because it would give a better experience. It would show...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pharmacy Services (19 May 2022)

Damien English: ...of pressure on the system but most of those 3,000 are nearly completed and being processed now, which will free up our staffing timetable to be able to focus on other key areas like hospitality, chefs and so on. The Senator identified the pharmacy sector, with which I think we can also engage during this review process.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Work Permits (19 May 2022)

Damien English: ...sectors, not all of them in critical skills. We have to look at every mechanism. That involves working with the sector. We engage with the hospitality sector and will prioritise it in respect of chefs and so on. These next couple of months are key for them. We also have to work with sectors such as retail, hospitality and agriculture around solutions and training. I highlight the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 May 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Carol Nolan: 164. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 4 May 2022, the number of work permits granted to chefs and to each other category which applies to the restaurant sector in each of the years from 2016 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24142/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (17 May 2022) See 2 other results from this answer

Peter Burke: 167. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an urgent review of the work permit system will be instigated by his Department with a view to including hospitality staff, including chefs in the critical skills criteria who would then be eligible to apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24779/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...competitions for Bridge Watch-keeping, Marine Engineering and Electrical Engineering roles; - Direct Entry ‘Other Ranks’ competitions for Engine Room Artificers, Hull Artificers, Electrical Artificers, Radio/Radar Technicians and Chefs. - An Air Corps Aircraft Apprentice Technician competition; - A Cadetship competition for all branches will commence shortly; - An extension...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Electrical Officer Applications 16 14 24 13 2 69 Inducted 0 0 0 0 1 1 Chef Applications 0 15 96 33 28 172 Inducted 0 0 0 0 0 0 ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022) See 2 other results from this debate

Christopher O'Sullivan: ...but that is not the case and unfortunately it is still a big issue. I will give the Minister of State an example of some of the issues. I spoke to one business recently that advertised for a chef position in June of last year and by October it had only received one CV, despite being quite a reputable business and that challenge is ongoing. Another business I spoke to was advertising on...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022) See 1 other result from this debate

Jack Chambers: ...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, that is, engaging with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with regard to different permits now required. My Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (5 May 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Damien English: ...when applying for an employment permit checklist documents have been prepared.  Notably, checklist documents have been specifically prepare to assistant applicants when applying for a General Employment Permit for the roles of Chef and Hospitality Manager and these, inter alia, are available on the Department's website through the following link - Employment Permits Checklists -...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update 2022: Minister for Finance (4 May 2022)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...that I must mention what was already said about workers and the availability of them. There is an awful problem in Ireland. It could be in the hospitality sector, where there is a shortage of chefs, or the construction sector. We must come up with a more streamlined and efficient way of operating. If people want to come to Ireland to work, our attitude should be that we will organise...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (4 May 2022)

Damien English: ...rotation, which had to be processed manually.  Cognisant of the significant impact the pandemic has had on the Hospitality Sector, when the sector reopened in July 2021, the Department committed to prioritise the processing of chef employment permit applications received in the processing queue at that time, in order to support the sector.  The Department of Enterprise,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022) See 8 other results from this debate

...of skilled staff. This crisis started in 2012. The RAI flagged this problem then with the relevant Government Departments and Fáilte Ireland. We highlighted that we were facing a shortage of chefs, in particular. That dearth of staff has now extended across all parts of the industry. Regarding addressing working conditions, we welcome recent and upcoming legislation seeking to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Apr 2022) See 2 other results from this debate

Micheál Martin: ...for all critical skill applications at approximately six weeks for all of quarter 2, on the assumption that demand remains at current levels. I will go back to the Department in respect of chefs, in particular. There are many people who could do with a weekend in Galway, given how the Deputy has described it.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (5 Apr 2022) See 3 other results from this debate

Sharon Keogan: ...travel. As many as nine out of ten hospitality businesses are experiencing significant problems in recruiting essential core staff according to the latest figures from Fáilte Ireland. From chefs to bar staff, managers and kitchen porters, there are as many as 40,000 vacancies across the hospitality sector. Covid lockdowns and the inability to do business during them led to the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Visa Applications (5 Apr 2022)

Noel Grealish: ...the current visa backlog for overseas workers; when the timelines are expected to reduce; if consideration has been given to a reduction in requirements for sought after professions, for example, chefs such as the requirement to have a job offer before they arrive and the restriction of only being allowed to work for one employer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18296/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (1 Mar 2022)

Damien English: ...manually or through other nonstandard methods.  Cognisant of the significant impact the pandemic has had on the Hospitality Sector, when the sector reopened in July, the Department committed to prioritise the processing of chef employment permit applications received in the processing queue at that time, in order to support the sector.  The Department recognises the impact of...

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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Paddy Burke: ...pressure. The hospitality sector is under pressure in terms of staff and in many cases it is looking for permits. That is something that crosses over to other Departments. There is a shortage of chefs and a whole range of staff in catering. Then there is the matter of sterling which is getting stronger. That could help our tourism sector. We should be encouraging people from the UK...