As a self-proclaimed Irish Republican, does the Taoiseach have any shame at all that his Government continues to change our laws around immigration simply to mimic those of Great Britain and the influence Nigel Farage is having on its politics? Today it was announced that there will be family reunification only for the wealthiest of migrants. The Government has set the standard that those on welfare are somehow less worthy of citizenship. It is making people who are earning paltry sums in wages pay for substandard accommodation not as a cost-saving measure to the State but as a form of lesson to those people in such accommodation. How far is the Taoiseach willing to take this? If Britain leaves the European Court of Human Rights, as it is advocating for, will the Government follow? It seems to be following toe in step at the moment.

I am somewhat surprised by the Deputy's comments. Most people who are working will make a contribution to their accommodation and food.

If it is suitable.

For those who are working that is the general view across society. It was always provided for in legislation in respect of those working in direct provision who have residency and could be earning good wages. Surely it is not too much to say that they should make a contribution to their upkeep. That is all. The Deputy is way out of order to suggest that it is something extraordinary to ask for or put in place. There is a tightening up in terms of the procedures being announced by the Minister, and the Government has approved this, which is necessary and relatively modest. The Deputy has used language in an attempt to create a sort of image of the Government. He has thrown in Nigel Farage, which is unnecessary and inappropriate. It is not anything to do with UK legislation. The UK has more legislation coming, which we have to take on board, by the way, and watch how it impacts on us.