Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

What steps is the Minister for trade and employment taking to deal with the huge delays relating to and the bureaucratic system that companies in Ireland face in trying to get work permits for foreign applicants? I refer especially to the IRHA and many other industries - agriculture, to name one - and parts of industries. Has the Minister met with the IRHA to discuss these issues? The ongoing delays are crippling the economy.

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