Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 83: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of work permits sought and issued on a monthly basis in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31766/08]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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The following table sets out the number of permits sought and issued on a monthly basis during each of the past five years:

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 84: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when a work permit will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; if the matter will be clarified or rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31767/08]

Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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An application was received in respect of the person in question on the 23 January 2008. This application was refused on the grounds that it is current Government policy to issue new employment permits for highly skilled, highly paid positions or to non-EEA nationals already legally resident in the State on existing valid employment permits. Furthermore the position on offer was one of the occupational categories currently ineligible for an employment permit. The applicant was notified of this decision in writing by letter dated 7 February 2008 and of his or her right to appeal within 21 days. No appeal was received in the Employment Permits Section within this timeframe so the fees in this case were refunded to the applicant. In such circumstances, it is not possible to revisit the application. However, if the person wishes to submit a new application in respect of an eligible occupation, it will be considered on its merits.