A new scheme has led to an increased number of migrants putting themselves forward for election.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has said he is “very concerned” the Oireachtas has engaged young people with disabilities as unpaid internees, a scheme he says is feeding into “inequality”.

Update 8.33pm: Sinn Féin spokesperson for Social Protection John Brady has accused Minister Varadkar of dragging his heels when it comes to replacing JobBridge.