Refugee relocation of unaccompanied minors
Deputy Whitmore sought urgency on relocating 14 unaccompanied minors from Greece before the programme expires. The Taoiseach said he would engage with the agencies and Ministers to try to secure a satisfactory resolution.
I would like to ask the Taoiseach about the Irish refugee relocation programme. Some 14 unaccompanied minors in Greece have been identified and, with the involvement of Tusla and gardaí, were to be relocated to Ireland. It now appears that the mission has been delayed. If the children are not brought to Ireland before the end of the month the relocation programme and, therefore, their access to safety and ability to come over will end. Can I get a commitment from the Taoiseach that he will ensure that the mission goes ahead? It is vitally important that these children are not let down. Families in Ireland are waiting for them and we need to do absolutely everything we can to make sure they are safe.