Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I cannot comment on the specific case raised, but I am happy to engage with the Deputy separately on this aspect in general. We are bringing forward this package. I do not have a timeline for it now. I will, though, try to get it fast-tracked. We were waiting for the recommendations and the changes and the review of the atypical worker permission scheme. The Deputy will agree that it is positive that this scheme will now be changed and replaced by access to the work permits scheme. A cross-departmental working group is examining this endeavour and these changes will be brought forward in the next couple of months as well. Overall, then, new legislation will be required. It is not prepared or ready yet, but I will try to respond to the Deputy with a timeline as fast as we possibly can. Several Departments are involved in this process and the associated complications. The commitment was that the WRC would be involved in this and we will follow through on this as quickly as we possibly can.

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