Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

It has already been established, although my Department retains the economic migration policy function, which is important because we deal with industry, enterprise and business. The Departments of Foreign Affairs and Justice, Equality and Law Reform have already come together and we now work with that group. INIS is the name of the group, and its fundamental objective is to make it more effective and efficient for the individuals, companies and all concerned.

Recent changes to work permits mean the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will allow the spouses of work permit holders to also apply to come in. If they are above the family income supplement——