Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 53: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will review an application for a work permit in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12255/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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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 wish to advise the Deputy that this particular renewal of a Spousal/Dependant application was refused on the 27th April 2011 on the grounds that it appeared from the information submitted that the main permit holder on which the spousal/dependant application in this case relies, is not currently in employment. A Spousal/Dependant new or renewal permit can only be considered where the main permit holder has a job and is currently working within the terms of their permit.

An appeal in respect of this decision was received in my Department on the 5th May 2011 and a decision on the case is expected on this appeal in the next 3-4 weeks.

More recently, in November 2010, this facility was extended also to the spouses/dependants of such persons. The individual in this case might wish to contact the Immigration Services of the Department of Justice and Law Reform in case it is possible that he may qualify under this scheme.