Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 December 2025
123. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when a general permit application (details supplied) will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68252/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Employment Permits Section of the Department informs me that the application in respect of the person referred to in the details supplied was received on 6 November 2025 and is currently awaiting processing. The current processing date for new applications is 29 October.
Processing dates are made available on the Department's website so that applicants are informed of the processing time frame - [Current processing dates - DETE] (enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/current-application-processing-dates/).
To further support applicants, the Department has this year introduced a Self-Service Portal. This system allows both employers and applicants to check the real-time status of their applications directly. These tools are designed to provide timely updates and reduce the need for individual queries, helping us to focus resources on processing applications efficiently.
In addition, a dedicated TD mailbox is available for Oireachtas members to raise queries where appropriate: tdepqueries@enterprise.gov.ie.
