358. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide a detailed statement on the pre-launch testing and validation process for the new online work permit application system, specifically addressing whether the system was tested under real-world load conditions; and if a parallel run was considered to mitigate risks, given the widespread login and access failures rep…
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359. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific measures identified and implemented to resolve the root causes of the persistent login and access failures experienced by users of the new online work permit application system since its launch on 28 April 2025; and when a stable and fully functional system is expected to be operational for all users. [32201/25]
360. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of individuals that have lost their legal status or experienced employment disruption as a direct result of the system failures with the new online work permit application system since its launch on 28 April 2025; and what immediate steps are being taken by the Department to support and provide remedies for those affected…
361. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current average response time for technical support queries related to the new online work permit application system; and what steps the Department is taking to ensure accountability and improve the timeliness of responses to user complaints and technical issues. [32203/25]
362. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will publish up-to-date statistics regarding the application backlogs, new applications lodged, and the number of complaints received and resolved concerning the new online work permit application system since its launch on 28 April 2025. [32204/25]
363. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason agents and users were not consulted prior to the roll out of the new online work permit application system; and the specific actions being taken to rebuild trust and improve stakeholder engagement in future digital transformations within the Department. [32205/25]
255. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he is taking to address the delay with work permits issuing for HGV drivers; his response to a letter from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27668/25]