Calls for ‘exorbitant’ cost of non-EU residence permit to be reduced

The MRCI said that Ireland’s 300-euro fee compares with 16 euro in Greece, 20 euro in Austria and 80 euro in Luxembourg (PA)

A group representing migrants is calling for the cost of non-EU residence permits to be dropped in line with other state registration fees.

The fair fees campaign by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) said the “extortionate” annual cost of the Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card needs to drop in line with other European countries’ fees.