Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 84: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will grant a person (details supplied) an Irish work permit. [13036/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits and all applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. The Employment Permits Section informs me that it has no record of a permit being applied for in respect of the named individual.

I wish to advise the Deputy that it is current Government policy to issue new employment permits only in respect of:

· highly skilled, highly paid positions or;

· non-EEA nationals who are already legally resident in the State on valid employment permits or;

· positions requiring specialist or scarce skills, expertise or qualifications which cannot be filled elsewise.

The Department of Justice and Equality determines the immigration status of persons within the State. This status will determine the bearer's right to access the labour market and to apply for an employment permit. Further information and the conditions that apply to the obtaining of new employment permits in respect of foreign nationals can be found on my Department's website at www.djei.ie.

Pearse Doherty (Donegal South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 85: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of work permits for nationals from Bulgaria and Romania sought by and secured by companies (details supplied) in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12985/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits and all applications are processed in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006. The Employment Permits Section informs me that it has no record of permits being applied for or issued in respect of the named companies.