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Dail Éireann — 2023-03-30
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Joe Flaherty (FF), Longford-Westmeath

I appreciate that, if the student were naturalised, it would remedy the situation, but that is an expensive route for a family that is only after exiting undocumented status to take. Even when we try to do things right, there are sometimes unintended consequences. This is one of those situations. I welcome that the Minister will engage with both of his Departments on trying to find a solution. Many people in this situation are in limbo and are facing financial uncertainty, so they will also welcome today's news. I ask the Minister to try to expedite the work so that there can be clarity in anticipation of the September academic term.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-30