Migrant workers to stage protest

MIGRANT workers will stage a protest in Dublin today against new work permit regulations which could leave hundreds unable to retain secure jobs.

Migrant workers to stage protest

Some 30,000 people, or 1.5% of the labour force, are employment permit holders. However, that number is set to drop dramatically from June 1, when the new application regulations come into effect.

The Government will no longer issue permits to non-EU nationals for such roles such as domestic workers or lorry drivers.

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