Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 477: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to amend the criteria for non-EU nationals without a residency permit to start up a business here; his plans to replace the business permission scheme with more flexible rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35931/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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My Department has been working on new immigration schemes in the area of entrepreneurship and investment. I believe there is scope for a proactive approach from my Department in this sphere so as to contribute to our national recovery. I anticipate being in a position to publish the details of these schemes shortly.