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- Plan to regularise status of migrant workers
THE GOVERNMENT is to set up a programme to regularise the status of undocumented migrant workers in Ireland who previously held work permits.
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- A landmark Judgement has been delivered this morning in Europe’s highest Court
A landmark Judgement has been delivered this morning in Europe’s highest Court in the case of four spouses of EU citizens seeking residence in Ireland. The matter was referred to the European Court of Justice by High Court judge, Ms Justice Finlay Geoghan, in March as the case raises the issue as to whether the Regulations made by the Minister for Justice are contrary to EU law on the free movement of citizens.
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- EU Court Ruling Re Irish Law on 3rd Country Nationals
On the 3rd June 2008, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) heard arguments on whether, non-EU nationals who are spouses of EU nationals, can continue to live in Ireland. The matter arose from a case in the Irish High Court, whereby, Mrs Justice Finlay Geoghegan did refer several questions to the ECJ for clarification in relation to Directive 2004/38/EC.
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- The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008
The Bill sets out a legislative framework for the management of inward migration to Ireland. It lays down important principles governing the presence in the State of foreign nationals and the laws which will apply to those who are not entitled to live in Ireland or work or who are only entitled to reside temporarily.
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- New developments for the rights of citizens of the EU
Non EU spouses and family dependants now have the right to reside with their EU spouse provided the EU spouse is not residing in his/her national country.
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