Work Permits
An official questions-paper heading. 268 questions (5 oral, 263 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Jan 2025 | 3 |
| Feb 2025 | 13 |
| Mar 2025 | 13 |
| Apr 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 31 |
| Jun 2025 | 16 |
| Jul 2025 | 22 |
| Sep 2025 | 26 |
| Oct 2025 | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | 18 |
| Dec 2025 | 11 |
| Jan 2026 | 16 |
| Feb 2026 | 16 |
| Mar 2026 | 12 |
| Apr 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | 15 |
| Jul 2026 | 13 |
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| Department | Questions |
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| Enterprise | 227 |
| Justice | 36 |
| Education | 2 |
| Further and Higher Education | 1 |
| Health | 1 |
| Social | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | Work Permits |
| 2025-07-03 | Work Permits |
| 2025-06-19 | Work Permits |
| 2025-06-19 | Work Permits |
| 2025-05-01 | Work Permits |
| 2025-05-01 | Work Permits |
The questions
Noel McCarthy
written
2026-02-19 · to Enterprise
32. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on current processing times for all employment permit types; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13390/26]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2026-02-19 · to Enterprise
44. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the maximum quota for general employment permits for workers in the tourism and transport sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12955/26]
Brendan Smith
written
2026-02-19 · to Enterprise
53. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of permits for dairy farm assistants that have been processed in counties Cavan and Monaghan since the start of 2026; if the process can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/26]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2026-02-19 · to Enterprise
61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the maximum quota for general employment permits for workers in farming and the food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12954/26]
Cathal Crowe
written
2026-02-19 · to Enterprise
73. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if there are plans to update the list of critical skills work visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13325/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-19 · to Enterprise
296. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of employment permits issued in 2025 by sector; whether each sector is classified as experiencing a verified skills shortage; and whether an updated labour market needs analysis has been completed for 2026 permit quotas. [13866/26]
George Lawlor
written
2026-02-18 · to Justice
215. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review a case (details supplied) of a medical doctor resident and working since 2023 who has been denied renewal of their residency permit and informed that An Garda Síochána no longer renew such permits; if he accepts that a yearly visa which only allows the holder to be absent from the State for a sho…
Eoin Ó Broin
written
2026-02-11 · to Justice
217. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to respond to a query (details supplied) regarding critical skills employment permits. [10529/26]
Sean Fleming
written
2026-02-10 · to Justice
846. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding a work permit/stamp 1G extension for an individual (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10167/26]
Colm Burke
written
2026-02-04 · to Justice
841. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when it is likely that a decision will be reached in respect of an application for reactivation employment permit permission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8659/26]
Matt Carthy
written
2026-01-29 · to Enterprise
248. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of work visas which were issued for healthcare assistants in each of the past four years, including a breakdown of country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7199/26]
Matt Carthy
written
2026-01-29 · to Enterprise
249. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of those on Stamp 2 visas who have worked as healthcare assistance in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7200/26]
Matt Carthy
written
2026-01-29 · to Enterprise
250. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of those on Stamp 2 visas who were employed in jobs listed in the ineligible list for employment permits in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7201/26]
Marie Sherlock
written
2026-01-27 · to Enterprise
430. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of general employment permits issued for home care assistants working in nursing homes each year form 2019-2025 inclusive, in tabular form. [6049/26]
Marie Sherlock
written
2026-01-27 · to Enterprise
431. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current number of workers in nursing homes employed under a general employment permit. [6050/26]
Marie Sherlock
written
2026-01-27 · to Enterprise
432. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of general employment permits issued for home care assistants working in home care each year form 2019-2025 inclusive, in tabular form. [6051/26]
Marie Sherlock
written
2026-01-27 · to Enterprise
433. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current number of workers in home care employed under a general employment permit. [6052/26]
Matt Carthy
written
2026-01-21 · to Enterprise
92. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of a general employment permit renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4799/26]
James Geoghegan
written
2026-01-20 · to Enterprise
458. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to review the case of a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3573/26]
James Geoghegan
written
2026-01-20 · to Enterprise
461. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3656/26]
Barry Ward
written
2026-01-20 · to Justice
727. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the employment permit appeal by a person (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that it is processed in a timely and fair manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3664/26]
Séamus McGrath
written
2026-01-13 · to Enterprise
140. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the review in relation to work visa arrangements for individuals in high-demand roles, such as in the STEM area - in particular, the rule that an employer must employ at least 50% of non-national workers from the EEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1717/26]
Paul Murphy
written
2026-01-13 · to Enterprise
182. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has been consulted on the potential impact of proposed measures to make family reunification more difficult for migrant workers on labour shortages in key sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1620/26]
Matt Carthy
written
2026-01-13 · to Enterprise
191. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of the review of the critical skills occupations list and ineligible occupations list; whether the review will take into consideration the availability of housing in addition to the needs of the labour market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1240/26]
Louis O'Hara
written
2026-01-13 · to Enterprise
972. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a general employment permit renewal (details supplied) can be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74863/25]