International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-18
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Matt Carthy (SF), Cavan-Monaghan

I move amendment No. 4:
In page 16, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following:
“Assessment of Common Travel Area impacts
2. (1) The Government shall prepare and publish an assessment of the potential and actual impacts on the Common Travel Area arising from the operation of this Act.
(2)	An assessment under subsection (1) shall include—
(a)	analysis of any implications for the movement of persons between the State and Great Britain,
(b)	consideration of the effect of international protection procedures on CTA integrity and cooperation,
(c)	evaluation of any risks of displacement or diversion effects within the CTA, and (d) measures proposed to mitigate identified impacts.
(3)	The Government shall consult with relevant Departments, agencies, and stakeholders, including those with responsibility for immigration control, border management, and CTA coordination.
(4)	An assessment prepared under this section shall be laid before each House of the Oireachtas not later than 12 months after the commencement of this section, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding three years.”.

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