Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 103: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when a full response will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21742/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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I am in receipt of the Deputy's representations in this regard and will respond in full shortly. I am advised that the person concerned holds a current Work Permit valid until 19 September 2010 with a particular employer as stated on the Permit. In the event that a person changes employer, it is a requirement of the Employment Permits legislation to apply for a new Work Permit with the new employer. Indeed, it is considered an offence under the Employment Permit Act 2006, to work for an employer other than the employer stated on the Work Permit issued.

Details in relation to the documentation required, fees and application forms can be found on my Department's website at www.deti.ie. The individual should submit details of his employment history and current circumstances with the application form and these will be considered by the Employment Permits Section of my Department. As a Permit holder for a reasonably long period of time in the State, I would recommend also that the individual maintain his immigration and Permit permissions up to date as this may lead to difficulties should he wish to apply for residency at a future date with the Department of Justice and Law Reform.