Written answers
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Department of Justice and Equality
Immigration Policy
Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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79. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are specific work permits, processes or procedures for migrant workers in the circus sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34023/23]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Immigration arrangements which enable Irish circuses to engage the services of non-EEA national circus performers have been in place since 2007.
I can advise the Deputy that a review of the immigration arrangements for non-EEA circus performers has been undertaken by my Department in conjunction with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
As part of this process, officials from my Department will undertake further engagement with relevant stakeholders, including the circus industry. I can confirm to the Deputy that the current immigration arrangements will remain in place for 2023 pending the conclusion of that process of engagement.
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