Non-EU nationals work more for less pay

IMMIGRANTS from outside the EU are likely to work considerably longer than other employees in similar sectors and often for poorer pay, according to a report.

The Immigrant Council Of Ireland (ICI) claimed studies on pay and hours worked among non-EU employees highlighted the hardship and insecurity that many such immigrants face in adapting to Irish society.

The report reveals that non-EU nationals working in the health services worked 15.6 hours longer per week than the average for all workers in the sector.