Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 February 2003

Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage.

 

My colleagues and I do not disagree with the need for penalties for employers who employ illegal immigrants. However, the penalties in paragraph (b) are over the top. I already raised with the Minister about the need to reform the system so that there is provision for asylum seekers to work after a reasonable period and that there should be a proper green card system in place. I notice the Tánaiste is making adjustments to the work permit system. This is a case of crisis management instead of having an overall coherent system to deal with the employment of non-nationals.

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