Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 May 2013
168. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the provisions that are being put in place to prepare for the new wave of immigrants that are expected to arrive here in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24942/13]
View answerI am unclear as to the basis of the Deputy's expectation of an influx of new migrants to Ireland in 2014. I am of course aware of the debate in the UK regarding removal of the labour market restrictions in respect of Bulgaria and Romania from 1 January 2014 and the impact this could potentially have in terms of EU citizens from those countries exercising their rights of free movement to come to the UK as workers. However, since Ireland already allows full labour market access to such persons, no special provisions are required in respect of 2014 beyond the general and ongoing monitoring of developments in the UK in respect of immigration and free movement.
