4. is a participant in an exchange programme recognised by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, 5. 4. is seeking employment with a non EEA employer who is operating in the State without business permission from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. It is a primary condition of entry into the State for students that they be in a position to maintain themselves while they are studying here. They are therefore permitted to enter and reside in the State on condition that they do not enter employment. The number of permits granted will depend upon the nature and scope of the restaurant and the number of EEA nationals employed in the business concerned.
Full details are available on enquiry.
The application will then be examined in the Department by reference to the above criteria. Again, depending on the circumstances, further information or documentation may be requested of the applicant. This will be done in as timely a manner as is possible. Once the application has been fully considered a decision will be taken either to issue or refuse a permit in the case concerned. Where a permit is issued conditions may also be attached where this is considered appropriate.