Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 437: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has reviewed a decision not to grant a work permit to a person (details supplied) and if the appeal in this case has been successful. [10857/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The work permit section of my Department has informed me that an application for a work permit in respect of the above individual was refused on 12 January 2006. The employer was notified of this decision in writing and of the right of appeal. To date no such appeal has been received by the work permit section.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 438: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the procedure to be followed in order to obtain a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10858/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Applications from employers for work permits should be submitted along with the appropriate documentation and work permit fee. It is also necessary for the employer to register the vacancy with FÁS, in the first instance. Full details for making work permit applications, including copies of application forms, are available on the Departments web site at www.entemp.ie or from the work permit call centre at the telephone number 1890 201616.