John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if a work permit will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [32030/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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My officials advise me that this permit application was refused on 28th June 2012 on the basis that new employment permit applications are currently only considered for highly skilled, highly paid positions or for positions where there is an officially recognised scarcity of supply in relation to a particular qualification or occupation type. New and renewal applications may also be considered in respect of non-EEA nationals already legally resident in the State on a valid employment permit.

In addition new Employment Permit applications are normally only considered where it is established that a minimum salary of €30,000 per annum is on offer based on a 39 hour week .

The applicant was advised of the decision in writing and of their right to appeal this decision within 21 days of the decision being made. I would advise the applicant to make further contact with my Department concerning the status of their application.