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flag Over 70% of Irish work permit holders faced exploitation, with most afraid to report due to strict job rules.

flag A survey of over 1,000 Irish employment permit holders by Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, conducted between July 2025 and February 2026, found 71% experienced exploitation, including excessive hours, denied breaks, underpayment, and fear of retaliation. flag Many were trapped due to a five-year job restriction, with 51% too afraid to report abuse and only 3% filing formal complaints. flag Female workers faced higher exploitation rates. flag The report calls for reforms including job mobility after two years, criminal penalties for severe abuse, and bans on exploitative employers.

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