Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 1717: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7. [33045/10]

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. All applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006.

I am advised that on the basis of information already provided to my Department in this case that the spouse of the individual in question is currently resident in the State as a student. A student on a stamp 2 is permitted to remain in Ireland to pursue a course of studies and is permitted to engage in casual employment which is defined as not more that 20 hours per week during term, and up to 40 hours per week during holidays. A student on a Stamp 2 is prohibited from engaging in full time employment and cannot be issued with an employment permit.

My Department also understands that in this case, contact has been made by the persons concerned with officials at the Department of Justice and Law Reform. In the event that the Department of Justice and Law Reform agrees to amend the spouse's status in the State to allow him to apply for an employment permit, my Department will consider any such work permit application.