Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 964: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29870/06]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Work Permits section of my Department has informed me that the new Spousal and Dependent Work Permit Scheme will be available on an exceptional basis to dependants resident in the State who have reached the age of 18. These applications will be dealt with strictly on a case-by-case basis and can only be considered for dependents whose immigration status in the State is in order.

The administrative arrangements of the new Scheme are currently being finalised and it should be operational in the next few weeks. Information and detailed guidelines on how to apply will be posted on our website at www.entemp.ie. I will arrange for officials from my Department to contact the employer in relation to this case.