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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7The Government has handed out visas in the past like smarties. Its about time they changed that policy.
..... should really know better than to speak in public. I'm sorry 'kid' but visas have never been handed out like smarties in this country. The visa system that is in place is there to benefit the bosses and affords the worker very little rights. It is system that has more in common with indentured labour and is designed to alienate non-nationals and retard their integration into society. Please talk to some non-eu workers and ask them about the these wonderful sweeties the government is giving out.
Is that why the Gov't overhauled the old visa scheme so that unscrupulous Irish employers can no longer decide whether or not, their visa sponsored employee can stay in the country on condition that he/she work under the min wage?
I've been hit with this sudden change in policy - American strawberries in the EU shop, no one wants to buy them. I can understand and support the reasons behind the change, but it's implementation is horrendously incompetent. It is clearly a protectionist policy by the state to protect the EU labour market, while at the same time support a free-trade style labour market for the EU. Or perhaps, to reduce visa processing time. Worth to point out that the policy is setup in such as way as to only protect the EU's "unskilled" labour (whatever this means at any given time). The global, competitive, labour market has not arrived.
Hiya...I am wondering if you guys have any idea on where current work permit holders stand? I am currentyl sponsored by my work which happened before the new regulations though I now fall under an "inelligble" category....does this mean my employer wont be able to re-new the permit when the time comes beginning of next year???? Id appreciate any help....
Ineligible categories only apply to new permits, not renewals.
For future reference check the Dept of Enterprise website.
What really gets me about the Irish policy regarding migrant workers is that the system and regulations are designed to treat educated, highly trained people, who seek employment, housing, a mortage, etc the very same way as those who come to this country to live from the social welfare and clearly have no intention to lead a productive life or respect the law. I am not here to exploit the system, avoid paying my taxes, get involved in criminal activities, etc. I have been in Ireland for almost 8 years, getting an education (including a Master's), I am fluent in several European languages, I have integrated to Irish society and take part of the culture and traditions of the country (in fact, my partner is Irish). Now that my years in college are gone and my student visa is about to run out, I will either have to leave or marry my partner in order to stay because getting a work permit is practically impossible, even with all my qualifications. Is a Dr, a nurse or an IT technician a better citizen than I am? I doubt it. The fact that I am being forced to marry my partnet to stay here is horrendous, but I have no choice. If that is not unfair, then I don't know what is.