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Sofia and Bucharest await this year's debate between the 25 EU member states on whether they will open their doors to Romanian and Bulgarian workers when they join the EU (Photo: European Commission)

Ireland may close doors to Bulgarian and Romanian workers

The Irish government is expected to deny Bulgarian and Romanian workers free access to its labour market if the countries join the European Union next year, a move in stark contrast to its current approach to workers from central and eastern Europe.

The Irish cabinet is likely to insist on work-permit requirements for the new EU members due to worries over the international economy and misplacement of local workers by east European labourers, reports the Sunday Times.

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Sofia and Bucharest await this year's debate between the 25 EU member states on whether they will open their doors to Romanian and Bulgarian workers when they join the EU (Photo: European Commission)

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