From the July 9 2015 Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/government-considers-proposal-on-undocumented-migrants-1.2278107
"Department of Justice officials are considering a proposal aimed at regularising the status of up to 20,000 undocumented migrants living and working in the Republic".
"A two-year probationary period would apply and, on exiting the scheme, the person granted residency could earn their way to citizenship."
"Individuals would not have access to social security or social housing during the period, in common with existing rules on the need for housing applicants to be “habitually resident” here."
The scheme also claims to have the potential to generate almost €20 million in the form of registration fees."
"Helen Lowry of the MRCI said undocumented men, women and children in Ireland had the same struggles, hopes and dreams as undocumented Irish in the United States."
“Many are here long-term, working, paying taxes and rearing families. The improving economy and the significant length of time undocumented migrants have lived here make this an opportune time for a comprehensive solution.”
BUT WHAT ABOUT RETIREES WHO COME TO IRELAND LEGALLY BUT ARE NOT ENTITLED TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP?
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/government-considers-proposal-on-undocumented-migrants-1.2278107
"Department of Justice officials are considering a proposal aimed at regularising the status of up to 20,000 undocumented migrants living and working in the Republic".
"A two-year probationary period would apply and, on exiting the scheme, the person granted residency could earn their way to citizenship."
"Individuals would not have access to social security or social housing during the period, in common with existing rules on the need for housing applicants to be “habitually resident” here."
The scheme also claims to have the potential to generate almost €20 million in the form of registration fees."
"Helen Lowry of the MRCI said undocumented men, women and children in Ireland had the same struggles, hopes and dreams as undocumented Irish in the United States."
“Many are here long-term, working, paying taxes and rearing families. The improving economy and the significant length of time undocumented migrants have lived here make this an opportune time for a comprehensive solution.”
BUT WHAT ABOUT RETIREES WHO COME TO IRELAND LEGALLY BUT ARE NOT ENTITLED TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP?
