Immigrants in Ireland will not be able to claim welfare benefits until they have lived in country for two years under new rules announced yesterday (2 March).
The new rules will apply to all EU countries, except the UK, and are being put in place in response to a fear that several citizens from new member states will come to Ireland after enlargement on 1 May.
Social Affairs Minister Mary Coughlan said "the Go...
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