2339. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is a mechanism under Irish immigration law by which a non-EEA national resident in Ireland on a Stamp 1G dependant visa can be granted permission to commence trading. [57806/26]

2340. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is scope within STEP, or a related scheme, to accommodate concurrent third-level study in Ireland alongside operating the business for a young person already resident in Ireland on a dependant visa who has a business proposal that satisfies STEP requirements. [57807/26]

2341. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the holder of a resident dependant visa in Ireland and who is actively developing an Irish business, but wishes to pursue third level education in Ireland, can receive permission to engage in business. [57808/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2339, 2340 and 2341 together.

Spouses, de facto partners or minor children of Critical Skills Employment Permit, General Employment Permit or Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit holders, or researchers on a Hosting Agreement, are granted a Stamp 1G immigration permission upon satisfying the relevant criteria.

Such holders of a Stamp 1G permission are permitted to work and undertake a course of study in the State, but are not permitted to establish or operate a business. Further information on the different stamp types is available on my Departments website at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/

I can advise the Deputy that after five years on a Stamp 1G permission as a dependent, these individuals may be eligible for a Stamp 4 permission, which permits the holder to establish and operate a business in the State.

It is also open to any person to apply for a change of immigration status if they meet the criteria for doing so. Detailed information on how to change an immigration status is available on my Departments Immigration Service website at www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/changing-your-immigration-permission/ .