Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2025-11-26
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

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.

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Sitting date: 2025-11-26