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Seanad
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Immigration reform for US citizens

Summary

Senator Daly proposes taking legislation addressing the difficulties faced by US citizens living in Ireland, with interruptions and support from other Senators.

I seek leave to introduce No. 11, Immigration Reform for U.S. Citizens Living in Ireland Bill 2014. Many of those affected are unable to remain in Ireland because of the immigration system.

While we have 50,000 undocumented Irish living in the United States-----

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Is the Senator proposing an amendment to the Order of Business?

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Yes, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that the Immigration Reform for U.S. Citizens Living in Ireland Bill 2014 be taken in the House, in the light of the fact that such citizens find it so difficult to remain here despite the enormous contribution they make. The irony is that we seek to have the situation regarding the 50,000 undocumented Irish living in the United regularised, but when it comes to U.S. citizens in similar situations who wish to remain here, we do not facilitate a system allowing them to do so.

Yesterday, we spoke here about the trials and travails within Fine Gael. I am aware Senator Paul Coghlan would have been at the Fine Gael breakfast this morning - I hope he enjoyed it - which was attended by the British ambassador. This breakfast was a fundraising event. Will the Leader clarify the position because-----

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After all, it is a West Brit party.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Will somebody wake me up when this is all over?

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