Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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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); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53285/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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An application was received in this instance on 8 October 2012. This application was refused on 9 November 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. Applications for renewal may also be considered in respect of non-EEA nationals already legally resident in the State on a valid employment permit. In addition it appeared on the basis of documentation provided in support of this application that more than 60 days lapsed since the position was advertised in national newspapers. Finally, no evidence of advertisements in respect of the post in a local newspaper was provided.

With regard to the point made about the lack of time afforded to the applicant to prepare an appeal, my officials inform me that the notice of refusal was incorrectly dated. Therefore the applicant has 21 days in which to make an appeal from 19 November 2012. I understand that my officials have contacted the employer who has indicated that an appeal against the decision will be submitted. My officials assure me that the appeal will be considered as soon as possible.