Don’t blame immigrant workers

I’M outraged at the all too frequent suggestions that immigrants are taking our jobs (cheaper labour, of course) and leaving nothing for the Irish.

I work as an assistant director of nursing in a care facility for the elderly in south Dublin.

Yes, approximately 80% of our staff are so-called foreign nationals. No, they do not receive less pay than the Irish contingent — all are paid according to their qualifications and experience

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