Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding a work permit in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47381/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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A Green Card permit application was received in this instance on 27th August 2012. This application was refused on 21st September 2012.

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 are also considered in respect of non-EEA nationals already legally resident in the State on a valid employment permit.

It appeared from the information submitted that the proposed employee's immigration status precluded them from entering full-time employment in the State. Mr Rathee was resident in the State on a Student Stamp/Visa at the time of application. Current Department of Justice and Equality policies requires this Department to only approve applications where the employee is residing outside the State. An appeal against this decision was received on 9th October 2012. Such appeals are processed in order of date of receipt.