Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 410: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a work permit will be granted for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the reasons surrounding the person's dismissal from a previous position will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32983/05]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the work permit section of my Department that the above named individual has lodged a complaint with the rights commissioner service of the Labour Relations Commission. This case was partially heard on the 24 August 2005 and is due to resume in the near future. In these circumstances the work permit section is prepared to consider favourably an application from a new employer. There will be no requirement on the new employer to advertise this position with FÁS. However, all immigration laws will have to be adhered to before the permit application can be processed. Application forms and further information can be found on my Department's website at www.entemp.ie.

Michael Lowry (Tipperary North, Independent)
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Question 411: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for refusal of a work permit to a person (details supplied); if the application will be reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32984/05]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the work permit section of my Department that an application was received on 12 October 2005 in the respect of the named individual. The application was refused on the basis that there are EEA nationals available for the work in question. The employer has been notified of this decision in writing and of their right of appeal. To date, no such appeal has been received.