Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

Does the Minister agree that Ireland's failure to ratify the convention is indicative of the Government's lack of commitment to protecting the rights of migrant workers? Does he accept that the failure to sign the convention sends a message to employers about the Government's commitment in this area? While the law does not discriminate between migrant workers and other workers, recent evidence clearly shows than many employers engage in such discrimination. We need to offer specific protection to migrant workers for that reason. Can the Minister outline the nature of the risk to the common travel area between Ireland and the UK that might arise if Ireland signs the convention?

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