Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I compliment the Tánaiste and embassy staff on the work they have done to secure a reduction in the fee. It is regrettable that there is a fee at all but $100 is much more affordable than $500. On the conclusion of the previous business, tribute was paid to staff in the various diplomatic missions across Europe on the work they did during the Presidency. I wish to commend the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, and his team and to put on record my appreciation for what they did with the CAP, and also to embassy staff with regard to this matter.

Is it the case that if J1 participants are not classified as foreign labourers they will not need to secure employment before departing to the United States? If that is possible then the Bill as passed by the Senate will be acceptable.

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