15. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of a work permit for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62410/22]

The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that on the 6th of December 2022 a Renewal General Employment Permit application was received for the person concerned in the details supplied. The Employment Permits Section are currently processing standard renewal employment permit applications received on 30th November 2022.

It is important to note that once a renewal application has been submitted within the period prescribed, the non-EEA National can continue to work while the application is awaiting processing.

My Department has published details of processing times on its website. In addition, applicants can enquire about the status of a particular Employment Permit Application vis the status form on the Department’s website - enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Employment-Permit-Status-Form/.