Working in Ireland

Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the rights of domestic workers will be protected by the ratification of the Domestic Workers’ ILO Convention, if Irish laws will be brought in line with international standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter.  Minister... Read more

Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his position on the Domestic Workers’ ILO Convention; if Ireland will make the convention a priority as part of our membership of the UN Human Rights Council; if he will ratify the convention; and if he will make a statement... Read more

INIS has published a notice on its website that the registration fee for non-EEA nationals residing in Ireland will increase to €300 from Monday 19th November.  You can read details about the new fees and exemptions here. Nasc is very concerned at this significant increase and its impact on migrants.... Read more

Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on migrant labour (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.  Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I am informed by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation... Read more

Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is considering the development of a technology visa for IT professionals as recommended by the Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation report A review of the Information Communication Technology skills demand in... Read more

Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendation of the report by Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation entitled A review of the ICT skills demand in Ireland, seeking the introduction of a Technology Visa... Read more

Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to ratify the International Labour Organisation Convention on Domestic Workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Richard Bruton): The issue of ratification... Read more

Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendation of the report by Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation entitled A review of the ICT skills demand in Ireland, seeking the introduction of a Technology... Read more

Deputy Robert Dowds (Lab) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he intends to consult with stakeholder groups regarding his review of the Employment Permits Acts 2003 and 2006; and if so, the form the consultation will take. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Richard... Read more

Deputy Robert Dowds (Lab) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for his review of the Employment Permits Acts 2003 and 2006. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Richard Bruton): My Department is currently preparing new legislation, the purpose of which will... Read more

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (SF) asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of children of migrant workers between the ages of 16 and 24 who are currently registered in the State and a breakdown of the types of residency stamps issued to these children. Minister for Justice and Equality... Read more

Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (FG) asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to issue a technology visa in order to fill any existing technology skills deficit here. Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): I would refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Questions... Read more

Deputy Seán Kyne (FF) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if work is on-going on the creation of a visa for professionals in the ICT sector which is necessary in order that the world’s top ICT companies can continue to be attracted and retained here. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise... Read more

Deputy Simon Harris (FG) asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline in tabular form the commitments in the Programme for Government pertaining to his ministerial portfolio; the current status of these commitments in terms of implementation; and if he will make a... Read more

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan (FG) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which the criteria affecting the approval of application for work permits in the course of the past three years have altered in this or other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... Read more

Deputy Bernard J. Durkan (FG) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation if he will indicate the number of applications for work permits received in his Department in each of the past four years to date; the number of such applications which met the criteria to qualify; the number of applications... Read more

Deputy Brian Stanley (SF) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to ensure the rights of workers regardless of migration status. [41616/12] Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (Deputy Richard Bruton): The State has a significant body of employment rights... Read more

Deputy John Lyons (Lab) asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation with regard to the International Labour Organisation convention on Decent Work for Domestic Workers adopted last year in Geneva, if he will consider ensuring that he ratifies said convention in relation to domestic workers;... Read more

Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Jobs; Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to address the lacuna in the Employment Permits Act 2003 which has left undocumented workers vulnerable to exploitation as highlighted in a recent High Court judgement; and if he will make a statement on... Read more

Nasc are delighted with the announcement from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation that with immediate effect all Romanian and Bulgarian nationals have free access to the labour market. That is to say, they no longer require a work permit to take up employment in the State. Nasc has long advocated  for... Read more