PQ 359
359. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will give consideration to increasing the current quota for dairy farm assistants under the general employment permit system; in view of the fact that dairy farmers in Cork South-West have been unable to recruit staff locally despite extensive efforts over a two-year period, and that the existing quota has now been filled, leaving farms in a critical position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69299/25]
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359. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will give consideration to increasing the current quota for dairy farm assistants under the general employment permit system; in view of the fact that dairy farmers in Cork South-West have been unable to recruit staff locally despite extensive efforts over a two-year period, and that the existing quota has now been filled, leaving farms in a critical position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69299/25]
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