Calls for Justice Minister to fast-track citizenship for non-national healthcare workers

Fiona O'Loughlin pointed to other nations, like Canada, that have offered citizenship to non-nationals who provided vital services during the pandemic.

A Fianna Fáil Senator is calling on the Justice Minister to fast-track citizenship for non-national healthcare workers.

Fiona O'Loughlin says migrants currently make up over a quarter of Ireland's essential health staff.