Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I move amendment No. 101:

In page 11, between lines 22 and 23, to insert the following:

"Entitlements of a permit holder.

10.—(1) A holder of an employment permit shall be entitled to:

(a) the same tax and social benefits as nationals;

(b) be joined by his or her family where he or she holds a work permit valid for at least 12 months and where members of his or her family shall be entitled to work in the state; and

(c) obtain permanent residence after a period of 5 years.

(2) An applicant for a work permit who is a family member of an existing permit holder as provided for in subsection (1)(b) shall:

(a) be eligible for jobs which have not been advertised with FÁS in advance of their application;

(b) be entitled to apply for jobs in categories that would otherwise be ineligible for work permits; and

(c) not be subject to a fee for his or her application.".

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