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Reminder there are 20,000 undocumented in Ireland, some currently being deported.
@MichealMartinTD: 'I intend to work closely with the new Administration to pursue immigration reform, an issue important to thousands of Irish people making a significant contribution to America'
@MichealMartinTD: 'I intend to work closely with the new Administration to pursue immigration reform, an issue important to thousands of Irish people making a significant contribution to America'
'Govt urged to accelerate undocumented migrant scheme' https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/1015/1171647-migrant-rights/ @HMcEntee
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see @NascIreland
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see @NascIreland
Healthcare workers who worked in nursing homes throughout the pandemic told to leave state or be deported https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1103/1175691-healthcare-workers-deportation/ via @rte
Children born in Ireland after the 2004 citizenship referendum, who have grown up in the State, now close to school-leaving age required to obtain a work permit in order to seek employment. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/pledge-to-ramp-up-processing-of-applications-from-undocumented-migrants-1.4391619
Exploitation rampant. More than 90% of undocumented migrants in Ireland are in employment but many earn less than the legal minimum wage. More than 75% of undocumented migrants have lived here for over five years, with 70% aged between 24 and 44 years old. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40064936.html
Justice for the Undocumented (JFU) is a community of people living in Ireland without an official status. JFU campaigns for a pathway to papers for all undocumented people. 'We believe that if you are living here and working here, you belong here.' https://www.mrci.ie/justice-for-the-undocumented/
