Immigration Policy
Dail Éireann — 2026-01-27
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Colm Brophy (FG), Dublin South-West

As the Deputy knows, we had an original programme in relation to Afghanistan. We have moved to this particular model for the reasons I outlined to the Deputy in my earlier contributions. I think it is important, having moved to this model and having moved to an assessment system which enables what we believe to be the fairest and most accurate assessment of who can come and who can qualify for it, that we continue with the model for the moment.
I take on board what the Deputy is saying about the impact this has on extended families. Unfortunately this is a scheme for which so many people are deserving. In this country we operate it in conjunction with other countries around the world which have their own schemes in place to give that particular refugee status to people who are a very vulnerable cohort. For the moment I am happy that the scheme is operating in the most fair and effective way we can do it. I am always open to look at new ideas and new processes to ensure that in the future it continues to operate in that manner.

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Sitting date: 2026-01-27