Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

If the refugee or asylum seeker believes he or she can do more hours, is it open to him or her to approach the ETB to secure them? The ETB may offer them, but there is a question about whether the person has the ability to seek them. The Minister of State has said some refugees or asylum seekers may have difficulties in managing the extra time, depending on their level of education or standard of English. Is it open to refugees and asylum seekers to ask for more? It is vitally important that they can.

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