Dan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 52: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30980/10]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits (Green Cards Permits, Work Permits, Spousal/Dependant Permits and Intra-company Transfer Permits) in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006.

The fees applicable to employment permit applications are laid out in the Schedule of Fees available on the Department's website at http://www.deti.ie/publications/labour/2010/guidelines-fees-may2010.pdf. The only exemption in relation to fees is in the case of applicants having established charitable status with the Revenue Commissioners or, if the application is in respect of an unlimited permit. An unlimited permit refers to a situation where an individual has been with the same employer for a period of 5 years.

The fee for an employment permit for any period of 6 months or less is €500 and I regret to advise the Deputy that no exemption is possible in this instance.