Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 351: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a 15 year old non-Irish national is not entitled to a work permit, even though their parents are legally resident in this country and in view of the fact that a 15 year old Irish citizen is entitled to work; if he will review the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30943/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Employment Permits Section has indicated that, in general, employment permits are only issued in respect of full-time positions and for persons over the age of 18. However, under the current Spousal/Dependant Permit Scheme the Employment Permits Section can consider applications in respect of eligible Dependants over the age of 16. This is in line with the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996, which stipulates that for regular employment a person must be over the age of 16.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 352: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a work permit is expected to issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30953/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Employment Permits Section has indicated that they received an application in respect of the above named on the 12/12/2006. This application cannot be considered until the applicant's immigration status has been resolved with the immigration authorities. However, in the event that her immigration status is resolved then the Employment Permits Section would look favourably on the work permit application.