Poll supports changes to work permit system

ALMOST two-thirds of people believe migrants here on work permits should be allowed to change their employer without condition, according to a new opinion poll.

The TNS-MRBI opinion poll, commissioned by the Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland (MRCI), will be published today.

The MRCI said the indications were that 60% of those questioned said they agreed that migrants should be allowed to change employer simply by notifying the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.