Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 March 2003
Employment Permits Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Senator O'Toole talked about the managed system. It is not sacrosanct but may change. The work permit system is flexible and reflects general European practice. This differs from the policies of the settlement countries such as Canada and Australia. Further change is not ruled out in this area. We will inform employers that we are obliged by the treaty to give preference to nationals of accession countries between now and the accession time.
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