EU Directives
Dail Éireann — 2024-04-25
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Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (SF), Cork South-Central

It was absolutely right and necessary that people who were fleeing war and the aggression of the Russian Government would be in a position to receive protection, and the Irish people have responded with great generosity. There is no question about that. The changes that have been made already have in effect created a two-track situation between those who arrive after the date of the passing of that legislation into the temporary protection system and those who were here prior to that, even if they are in perhaps not the same accommodation but comparable accommodation. The Minister might correct me on this, but it seems to me that it is unlikely to be the case that the current dispensation will continue to apply after the ending of the temporary protection directive. She herself has indicated that there may be changes in that regard. It is only fair that people understand precisely what will happen. It is not very far away at this stage. People deserve clarity, and a coherent plan should be there for next spring.

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Sitting date: 2024-04-25