Immigration procedure statements
Deputy Gannon moved an amendment to secure statements on the Minister’s changes to immigration procedures for Thursday afternoon. After a procedural check, he formally restated the amendment.
Under Standing Order 35(3), I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business for Thursday's afternoon session, that we have statements on the changes to immigration brought forward by the Minister for Justice, Migration and Home Affairs, which are quite significant. When we respond, as we should, we are often told we are shutting down debate. We would like to have a debate this week on the Minister's changes to the immigration system so that we can get-----
Comment on this
Yes. I propose an amendment to amend the arrangements for Thursday’s afternoon’s business in order to provide for statements in relation to the Minister’s changes to immigration procedures.