Gerard Murphy (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 423: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an application for a work permit will be reopened for a person (details supplied); and if this person's D student visa will be extended or if they can be issued with a work permit for at least a year. [6570/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The work permit section of my Department refused an application in respect of the named non-EEA national on 1 February 2005 on the grounds that the proposed employee was here on a student visa, for which work permits are not issued. Following two appeals by the employer, this decision was upheld on 8 April 2005. There has been no further correspondence from the employer on the issue.

The Deputy will note that an individual in possession of a student visa is entitled to work for up to 20 hours per week without the requirement to hold a valid work permit.

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 424: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) has applied for a work permit and that the company to which they have applied needs their services, that they have tried to recruit workers from here and EEA countries without success; if under these circumstances a work permit will be granted to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6581/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's work permit section refused an application in respect of the named non-EEA national on 8 December 2005 on the grounds that the proposed employee was here on a D-visit stamp, for which work permits are not issued. The employer was notified of this decision and of the right to appeal in writing. An appeal has not yet been received. The Deputy will note that an individual in possession of a student visa is entitled to work for up to 20 hours per week without the requirement to hold a valid work permit.