Dáil Éireann - Volume 681 - 28 April, 2009

Written Answers. - Work Permits.

Deputy Jack Wall Deputy Jack Wall

Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position of a person on a work permit when the employer can no longer continue trading; if the person can seek a new employment; the State entitlements to which they are entitled; if the person can remain in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16643/09]

Deputy Mary Coughlan Deputy Mary Coughlan

  Deputy Mary Coughlan: The position is that if a foreign national on a valid work permit is made redundant then they have a period of 3 months, assuming their immigration status is in order, to source other employment and apply for a new employment permit.

Access to State entitlements is a matter for the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Dáil Éireann 681 Written Answers. Work Permits.

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