Illegal immigrants to be given ‘bridging visa’
The group is comprised of citizens from outside the EU whose work permits have expired for a variety of reasons, making them ineligible to stay here.
The main purpose of the scheme, which the Department of Justice said is on an ex-gratia basis, is to allow the people time to seek legitimate employment or, if they are already employed, obtain an employment permit from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
