Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008
541 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for the introduction of a scheme to address the problem of undocumented migrants who entered the State legally and had previously held authorisations to work here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25843/08]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that my Department is currently examining proposals for the introduction of an administrative scheme to address the situation of foreign national workers in the State who previously held employment permits but then become undocumented through no fault of their own. As the Deputy will be aware, an undertaking was given by my predecessor during debate in the House on the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008 to introduce such a scheme.
I would intend that the details of the scheme, when finalised, will be made available as soon as possible with a view towards their coming into effect prior to the commencement of the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008, subject to passage of that proposed legislation by the Oireachtas.
