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Polo trainers bring challenge over worker's permit
Summary
An equine firm, Herbst Manufacturing Ltd trading as Polo Wicklow, has lodged a High Court challenge against the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation following the refusal to renew a work permit for an Argentine trainer who has lived in Ireland with his family since 2003. The company, based in County Wicklow, argues that the refusal was based on a conviction it received after admitting a worker it believed had the right to work in Ireland but did not possess the required permit. The firm, which has operated for 25 years training polo horses for export to other European countries, claims it is practically impossible to find suitably qualified trainers in Ireland and therefore recruits South American nationals. In January 2024 the company was fined €750 in the District Court after pleading guilty to an offence under the 2006 Employment Permits Act for employing an Argentine national for seven weeks who was not entitled to work in Ireland.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Polo trainers bring challenge over worker's permit. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- July 16th Other
- 2016-10-18 Publication
Why: The company was informed the refusal was because of its conviction. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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