Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Over recent years, tens of thousands of individuals have filled key roles in our society working in hospitality, healthcare, logistics and much beyond. Many of these individuals are on precarious visas and work permits. While there have been some very welcome extensions throughout the pandemic, many of these people are facing a very precarious future. I ask the Government to commit to a blanket two-year extension of all work permits and all visas, to ensure that those people who helped us when we were at our worst can enjoy this country properly, and that we can address many of the major labour shortages across an array of industries.

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