Non-EU nationals work longer hours for less pay than Irish

NON-EU nationals work 3.5 hours more a week than Irish and EU citizens, yet are paid on average 14% less, a European report has found.

The report, compiled for the European Migration Network (EMN) by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), questioned why non-EU nationals are over-represented in low-paying sectors and occupations.

The EMN, in a series of four reports, yesterday called for more research into why non-nationals work longer hours and suggested employers could easily abuse the employment rights of immigrants.