Work permit clampdown after scams exposed

THE Government is to clamp down on work permits for foreigners after the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment uncovered a series of large-scale immigrant scams.

Two schemes allowing foreign workers to come into the country without permits have been scrapped following widespread abuse by recruitment companies.

Three cases which involved more than 100 illegal immigrants being brought in under false pretences are being investigated by the Tánaiste's department.