Rory Hearne (Dublin North-West, Social Democrats)
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613. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will review a case relating to an employment permit for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if the potential error can be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59072/25]

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Department is aware of the case referenced in the details supplied and has reviewed the circumstances surrounding the employment permit issued to this individual.

This individual was initially issued a multi-site General Employment Permit, which permitted employment across HSE-affiliated hospitals. Upon their transfer to the hospital referenced in February 2024, a new General Employment Permit was submitted and subsequently awarded. This hospital, as a Section 38 facility, does not meet the criteria for a multi-site permit, and therefore the application submitted was valid and processed correctly in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Permits system.

While the change in permit type may have impacted their Stamp 4 application, the Department understands that the Department of Justice will take into account the period of employment under the original multi-site permit when assessing the eligibility for long-term residency.

The applicant may wish to explore the option of applying for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, which would allow them to apply for Stamp 4 after two years of employment.

The Employment Permits system plays a vital role in supporting Ireland’s health service by facilitating the recruitment of qualified medical professionals from outside the EEA. The Department recognises the essential contribution of doctors working in the public healthcare system and aims to ensure that the permit process is responsive to sectoral needs. The Department continues to work closely with the HSE and other stakeholders to ensure that eligible applicants are supported appropriately and that administrative processes reflect the realities of clinical placements and hospital transfers.

Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)
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614. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to rectify an error that has occurred with a work permit application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59083/25]

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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The Department is aware of the case referenced in the details supplied and has reviewed the circumstances surrounding the employment permit issued to this individual.

This individual was initially issued a multi-site General Employment Permit, which permitted employment across HSE-affiliated hospitals. Upon their transfer to the hospital referenced in February 2024, a new General Employment Permit was submitted and subsequently awarded. This hospital, as a Section 38 facility, does not meet the criteria for a multi-site permit, and therefore the application submitted was valid and processed correctly in accordance with the provisions of the Employment Permits system.

While the change in permit type may have impacted their Stamp 4 application, the Department understands that the Department of Justice will take into account the period of employment under the original multi-site permit when assessing the eligibility for long-term residency.

The applicant may wish to explore the option of applying for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, which would allow them to apply for Stamp 4 after two years of employment.

The Employment Permits system plays a vital role in supporting Ireland’s health service by facilitating the recruitment of qualified medical professionals from outside the EEA. The Department recognises the essential contribution of doctors working in the public healthcare system and aims to ensure that the permit process is responsive to sectoral needs. The Department continues to work closely with the HSE and other stakeholders to ensure that eligible applicants are supported appropriately and that administrative processes reflect the realities of clinical placements and hospital transfers.