Written Answers. - Work Permits.

Thursday, 14 November 2002

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 557 No. 3

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  69.  Mr. Stanton  Information on David Stanton  Zoom on David Stanton   asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment  Information on Mary Harney  Zoom on Mary Harney   the number of work permits issued in 2001 and to date in 2002; the fee or other charge to be paid by employers or applicants in relation to work permits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22128/02]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney): Information on Mary Harney  Zoom on Mary Harney  The number of work permits issued in respect of 2001 and to end of October 2002 are set out in the following table:

Month Issued
Jan-01 2,148
Feb-01 2,928
Mar-01 3,172
Apr-01 3,111
May-01 2,840
Jun-01 2,736
Jul-01 3,667
Aug-01 3,224
Sep-01 2,984
Oct-01 3,800
Nov-01 3,867
Dec-01 1,959
Total 36,436
Jan-02 2,602
Feb-02 3,462
Mar-02 3,725
Apr-02 3,604
May-02 3,116
Jun-02 3,148
Jul-02 4,034
Aug-02 4,122
Sep-02 3,467
Oct-02 3,622
Total 34,902

Duration €
One Month 50.00
Two Months 75.00
Three Months 100.00
Four Months 125.00
Five Months 150.00
Six Months to One Year 400.00

No fee is payable by an employee.

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