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. Applications will be entertained only where it has been established that the person has been in employment with a family abroad for at least one year, prior to the date of applying for a work permit. Permits, where issued are subject to strict conditions. 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.
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How to avail of service 4. 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.