A large majority of the Irish think there are enough or too many foreign workers in the country and a similar majority (78%) want to reintroduce work permits for workers from new EU member states, according to a fresh poll published in the Irish Times.
Only Ireland, the UK and Sweden have accepted free movement of labour from new countries entering the EU block on 1 May 2004.
But the other 12 'old' EU countries will decide on whether to open up their labour markets as well in jus...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.