The motion seeks Seanad Eireann’s approval to opt in to a European Council decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a readmission agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan. It should be noted that once a readmission agreement has been concluded with Kazakhstan, Ireland’s participation in that agreement will be subject to a separate opt-in process under protocol No. 21.
Opting into this Council decision to open negotiations on a readmission agreement with Kazakhstan would clearly demonstrate Ireland's commitment to a common EU-wide solution to migration, a commitment that is already evidenced by our opting into the EU asylum and migration pact. I speak in opposition to the Government motion to opt in to the European Council decision authorising negotiations for the readmission agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Garret Ahearn and Paul Daly; Níl, s: Tá, Senators Garret Ahearn and Paul Daly.
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