International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2026-03-18
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Jim O'Callaghan (FF), Dublin Bay South

I have not heard anyone say they would change asylum law in Ireland by doing X, Y or Z. We are sovereign and can do a huge amount of what we wish to do but I am just hearing in the debate that Senators would not have gone into the pact and feel we have lost control. What control do they want? Spell it out.
Sorry, I probably should not have stood up.

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Sitting date: 2026-03-18