Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 228: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the entry requirements which citizens of the Chinese Republic have to fulfil to work here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11294/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Citizens of the Chinese Republic who wish to take up employment in this State are required to hold a valid work permit. Such work permits are issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Information regarding the issue of work permits may be found on that Department's website at www.entemp.ie.

Additionally, as non-EEA nationals, citizens of the Chinese Republic travelling to Ireland to take up employment are required to hold a valid employment visa. The criteria for the issue of an employment visa may be found on my Department's website at www.justice.ie.

It is also permissible for students from non-EEA countries currently attending a full-time course of education of at least one year's duration leading to qualifications recognised by the Minister for Education and Science to take up casual labour. Casual labour in this regard is defined as up to a maximum of 20 hours' part-time work per week or full-time work during normal college vacation periods. No work permit is required under those circumstances.