Ireland urged to cut burden on professionals wanting to come here for temporary work

The European Commission has focused its enforcement action on three areas of particular importance; construction, transport and business services

The European Commission is investigating Ireland for the "unjustified way" it carries out prior checks on professionals wishing to work here on a temporary basis.

The commission has opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Ireland and 21 other EU countries for failing to comply with the EU Professional Qualifications rules.