Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 687: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of green cards issued each month in 2007; when details of the procedure regarding permanent residency will be available to holders of green cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2480/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Set out below is the number of Green Cards issued each month in 2007.

Green Card arrangements allow the employee to apply for immediate family reunification and will normally allow a pathway to long-term residency after two years. Applicants for long-term residency apply to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 688: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an applicant for a spouse's or dependant's work permit has to gain full-time employment or if they can be approved with part-time employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2482/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that spousal/ dependant applications can be approved for part-time employment, providing that the job offer is for at least the minimum wage and a fully completed application is submitted.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 689: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the waiting time for a spouse's or dependant's work permit; the number of applications to hand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2483/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Employment Permits Section of my Department has informed me that the current waiting time for a spousal/dependant work permit is 14 working days in the case of a fully completed and valid application. The number of applications currently on hand is approximately 168.