Seanad addressed on worker permits for poultry workers

Topic selected for discussion as Commencement Matter

The exclusion of the poultry sector from changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) will be raised in the Seanad today.

Senator Robbie Gallagher is asking the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the matter.

It is one of the Commencement Matters selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion from 10.30am.

The local Fianna Fail Senator has five minutes to make an initial statement and the Minister/Minister of State has five minutes to reply.