Migration: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2025-11-19
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Sharon Keogan (IND), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I move amendment No. 1:
After the last paragraph under “acknowledges that:” to insert the following paragraph:
“- the Irish people, as the historic community indigenous to this island, possess a unique cultural and linguistic heritage of global significance; further acknowledges that, consistent with the principles of the founders of the Republic and the democratic mandate, the Irish people act through the State to determine migration policy in a manner that reflects their economic interests and cultural continuity, while respecting Ireland’s international obligations;”

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Sitting date: 2025-11-19