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01/06/2009
Work Permit Changes Come Into Effect
Changes to the work permit system for migrant workers in Ireland come into effect today.
Amendments to the scheme include changes to the job categories eligible for new work permits, and new conditions for their renewal.
One of the most controversial aspects of the changes is a prohibition for existing work-permit holders working here and made redundant from getting a new job until the post has been publicly advertised for two months.
The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) has called on the Government to postpone the work permit changes until there is a review and consideration of alternatives.
A spokesman for the MRCI said: "If the plans of the Tánaiste and Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment are put into effect, they will undoubtedly cause enormous uncertainty, hardship and create another excluded group in Irish society.
"Migrant workers on Work Permits continue to contribute enormously to Ireland and many see it as their home. Now obstacles and barriers being put in place by the government clearly point to the exclusion of these people and their families."
The group has launched a campaign asking people to immediately write to the Tánaiste and local TDs to urge them to postpone the measures until there is a proper review.
The spokesman added that the changes will make it virtually impossible for people with permits who are made redundant to get another job, regardless of how long they may have been living and working here.
(DW/BMcC)
Amendments to the scheme include changes to the job categories eligible for new work permits, and new conditions for their renewal.
One of the most controversial aspects of the changes is a prohibition for existing work-permit holders working here and made redundant from getting a new job until the post has been publicly advertised for two months.
The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) has called on the Government to postpone the work permit changes until there is a review and consideration of alternatives.
A spokesman for the MRCI said: "If the plans of the Tánaiste and Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment are put into effect, they will undoubtedly cause enormous uncertainty, hardship and create another excluded group in Irish society.
"Migrant workers on Work Permits continue to contribute enormously to Ireland and many see it as their home. Now obstacles and barriers being put in place by the government clearly point to the exclusion of these people and their families."
The group has launched a campaign asking people to immediately write to the Tánaiste and local TDs to urge them to postpone the measures until there is a proper review.
The spokesman added that the changes will make it virtually impossible for people with permits who are made redundant to get another job, regardless of how long they may have been living and working here.
(DW/BMcC)
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