Under the plans, Afghans who are already living here can bring their close family members to reside with them.
They will be allowed to live and work here for two years, when they will then have to apply to stay for longer if they want to.
One possible stumbling block is that the Afghans will have to find their own way to Ireland which could prove tricky given the current Taliban regime.
The Government says they will work with NGOS to help get them out.
IFA Say Dog Attacks In Wicklow Are Getting Worse
One in-calf heifer has been killed and a number of cattle are injured following a dog attack
Bray Library Gets 3 Million Euro Investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced €3 million in funding for Wicklow County Council’s Ballywaltrim Library.
Battery Electric DART For Wicklow Under Review.
The National Transport Authority has said the DART extension to Wicklow Town is still under active review
Wicklow's Hozier Reaches Number One In US Charts
Hozier has become the fourth Irish artist to reach number one in the US.
Over One Million Euro For Wicklow Roads Improvement Scheme.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced an extra €1,279,015 for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads under the Local Improvement Scheme.
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