Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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297. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when a decision will issue on the work permit appeal of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8. [17555/14]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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A Work Permit application in respect of the person named by the Deputy was refused on 30th January 2014. The level of remuneration stated in respect of an Employment Permit application is a key indicator of the skills and experience required for a job. This assists the Minister in determining the necessity for employing a foreign national. Therefore, in order to satisfy the Minister that the granting of an Employment Permit would be in the public interest and in line with the current economic policy of the Government, 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 annual salary stated on the application form was €20,160 in respect of a forty eight hour working week, which would give a rate of pay below the National Minimum Wage.

I understand that the applicant has appealed this decision in accordance with Section 13 of the Employment Permits Act 2006. This appeal will be processed in due course.