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Wed 10 Oct 2006Martin says worker ban on new EU states is justifiedPeople from Bulgaria and Romania will not be allowed to work freely in the Republic for seven years after their two countries join the European Union next January, following a Cabinet decision yesterday.The decision, which was announced within minutes of a similar decision by the United Kingdom, has been criticised by the Bulgarian and Romanian governments and the European Commission.