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Even those for the eight years

Cormac Devlin

“However, reform must also be fair. Many people came here on work permits. They are nurses in our hospitals, carers in our nursing homes and staff in our businesses. They played by the rules as they were and I welcome the assurance that they will be fair. … First, that clear transitional arrangements for those already living and working here are set out early, so they can plan with certainty.”

Cormac DevlinTD for Dún Laoghaire · Fianna FáilIn the Dáil on 30 September 2026: read it in the official record ↗On the board: For the eight years

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Five years was the promise.

People came to Ireland on the rule of five years and planned their lives on it. The Government wants eight, for them too, and has published no reason why.