Mary O'Rourke (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who seeks a spousal permit under the new arrangements announced in January 2007. [29262/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that there is no record of a valid application having been received in respect of this person. Applications made under the Spousal/Dependent Scheme receive preferential treatment over normal employment permit applications. Applications are fee exempt, the ineligible job categories list does not apply and there is no advertising requirement.

Presently, applicants should allow about 22 working days for the processing of applications under the Spousal/Dependant scheme.