Yes.

Yes. To clarify, if effectively we accept this particular definition, we are not in a situation whereby a person whose asylum application is rejected may be deported.

Yes, sent to a non-EU country to which these people do not have a connection.

I am sure that the Minister understands that these matters are moving quite rapidly and I want to ensure that we did not inadvertently agree to that.

I move amendment No. 10: In page 20, line 3, after “2004” to insert the following: “and any immigration officer performing functions conferred on him or her by this Act shall, if requested by a person affected, produce the warrant of appointment or a copy of it to that person”. Before I talk about this amendment, I want to return to clarify the response to Senator Ruane's last question. Regarding what the Minister read out concerning social welfare, is that staying in the Bill or is that the bit being changed?

I suppose there is then a question of there being a two-tier system. Again, these would be people found to be successful international protection applicants. I think there is still a concern but I know we are a long way from voting on amendment No. 269. I want to indicate now, though, because this might be our only chance to say it, that I have concerns if we end up with intentionally punitive social welfare provisions for those who are found to be successful asylum seekers, legitimately seeking international prote…

I appreciate the Minister is indicating that this is provided for in the 2004 Act, but the problem is that it is limited to the functions of the 2004 Act, so it would need to be explicitly inserted in this Bill. We are very happy to engage with the Minister and find an agreed location for that point, but it is crucial that it be named and included. If the simple issue is around the location of it, let us work together to find another location. I do not want us to come to Report Stage and end up with a Bill that doe…

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an díospóireacht an-tábhachtach seo. This is a very important discussion for Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which is coming at a critical point for the European Union. It is an opportunity for Ireland to promote and reaffirm both the founding spirit and the core values of the European Union that its citizens hold dear. I am worried we have lost focus on them in recent years. The EU came into being following the horrors of the Second World …

Pardon?

I said the danger, if the European Union continues to not speak up in cases of genocide, breaches of international law and war crimes, is that perception. I quoted from institutes of statecraft and others that have stated this is a growing impression of the European Union, having stepped away from international law. It is not my view of the European Union - I have spoken very strongly and warmly of it - but there is the danger, if we do not reaffirm our principles, that perception could arise.

Apologies. I was asked to clarify.

I join the comments on the incredible disappointment regarding the decision on Bessborough. It was on the exact same day that the Government chose to vote down our legislation that would have expanded the remit and possibility for interventions in relation to inappropriate burial. A line that I still find shocking was that "high mortality rates could sadly sometimes be a feature of historical congregated settings". The context here is that, in Bessborough, there was a 75% mortality rate among children in one year. …

When we opened this debate we heard figures of there being 55,000 applications over three years. For perspective, there were 122 million people displaced in 2025 and there are 43.7 million refugees worldwide. We only need to look to see the conflict worldwide and the huge parts of the world that are becoming unlivable due to the climate crisis and, frankly, murderous economic policies in some cases, as well as conflict and war, the responsibility for which needs to be addressed. Frankly, Ireland, as a country with …

-----those who are in need of medical need will receive treatment. Again, the EU reception conditions directive refers to necessary healthcare, whereas the Bill only provides for health assessment in cases where there is a need for urgent healthcare. That does not cover all of necessary healthcare.

I am coming to a conclusion. Crucially, there are no provisions in respect of free legal advice. There is the undefined term "legal counsel", as others have said, and the absolutely disgraceful idea that there was consideration given to looking at chatbots in the context of giving people advice that may determined their lives. I flag the fact that I will be commenting further on facial image data.

I will also be looking at safe countries. I will finish with a single sentence. I will list all of the issues we can deal with on Committee Stage. Crucially, however, we need to learn from what is happening in life and, indeed, in some European countries and not go into a world with that line uttered by the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, which I am still chilled by, namely, "I am committed to ensuring that Ireland is not viewed more favourably than the UK by those seeking to claim asylum." We do not want to enter---…

-----a performative cruelty contest whereby we try to ensure that those fleeing situations of fear and terror are subjected to fear and difficulty when they are going through the immigration process. It was mentioned that we are unique. We are unique because we are a country that has the experience of being colonised and of sending millions of our own citizens abroad in situations of distress. Let us look to dignity, warmth and kindness in terms of how we receive people and not to a frame of management, performativ…

Thank you. I am grateful to have the debate. I acknowledge the sincerity of the contributions made by Government Senators but there is a deep tension here. There has been a recognition of the areas of concern and the speeches we have heard are driven by concern, but so many of the calls in the motion are about the economy. There needs to be an honest discussion and that is what a number of my amendments do. It has almost become an article of faith that any time you mention AI you must begin by saying it has wonderf…

I have to mention, in a single line, one of my most important amendments. It is about this whole House. I really want an answer from the Minister of State. I refer to my amendment calling on the Government to implement, or amend and implement, section 30 of the Data Protection Act 2018, which this House passed unanimously after it had been proposed by the Government.

It calls for a limit. It bans the real issue, which is the profiling of children and the micro-targeting-----