Mary Wallace (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 769: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position in regard to a United States citizen who wishes to work here; if this person can apply for a work permit or work visa; the circumstances in which to make such an application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2292/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The work permits section of my Department will consider granting an employer a work permit for highly skilled and highly paid positions within certain sectors. The sectors for which work permits may not be applied are on the Department website at www.entemp.ie.

The working visa and work authorisation scheme was introduced by my Department for designated sectors of the employment market where skill shortages are particularly acute. The scheme requires that particular qualifications have been met and is administered through the Department of Foreign Affairs. Applications are only processed at Irish embassies and consulates abroad and application forms are available from same. Further information is available on my Department's website at www.entemp.ie.