Study highlights mistreatment of foreign workers

A study by the Migrant Rights Centre has found foreign women employed as domestic workers in Ireland are being subjected to widespread mistreatment and exploitation.

Reports this morning said the Centre had documented cases of low pay, excessive working hours, unreasonable working conditions, illegal deductions and threatened deportations.

There are no official figures on the number of domestic workers currently employed in Ireland, but support groups say the numbers have increased dramatically in recent years.

The Migrants Right Centre has recommended that the State introduce more supports for workers, take action when their rights are violated and introduce clear terms and conditions governing their employment.