Foreign Conflicts
Seanad Éireann — 2022-03-09
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Seán Kyne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive response. It is quite clear that the Government is doing all it can. It is acting proactively and quickly.
Of course, we are dealing with vulnerable people who have been through a trauma, who are leaving family and loved ones behind and who have seen their lives destroyed. They are particularly vulnerable to individuals who may not have their best interests at heart. That was evident in previous situations in this country in the past when people arrived here during the 2000s. It is important that there is a port of call - a first stop-off for people at the airports - in order that they can get that assistance and be told what is available for them and the supports that are put in place, and they have somewhere to go such as the Intreo offices.
The generosity of spirit of the Irish people is coming to the fore in terms of providing assistance. I am confident that will continue over the coming months and, if needs be, depending on how long this tragedy and this awful war lasts, years.

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Sitting date: 2022-03-09