Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2025
326. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the appeal that has been submitted against the decision of his Department not to renew a work permit application be considered (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36161/25]
View answerIreland operates a managed employment permits system maximising the benefits of economic migration and minimising disruption to Ireland’s labour market.
The State's employment permit system is designed to supplement Ireland's skills and labour supply over the short to medium term by allowing enterprises to recruit nationals from outside the EEA, where such skills or expertise cannot be sourced from within the EEA at that time.
The system is governed by the Employment Permits Act 2024 which came into effect on September 2nd, 2024. This legislation provides the framework for granting employment permits to non-EEA nationals seeking to work in Ireland and outlines the criteria and procedures for employers to follow.
The Employment Permits section of the Department informs me that the renewal Employment Permit application submitted to them in respect of this individual was received by them on the 8th of April 2025, 10 weeks after their previous permit had expired. In line with the Employment Permits legislation, renewal applications must be received within one month after the expiry date of the first employment permit application that issued. As this was not done in this case it was not possible to renew the application concerned.
