Results 1-7 of 7 for immigration speaker:Michael Lowry

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: Before I address the issue of Roscrea, I wish to put on the record of this House that I am not a racist. I am not anti-immigrant and I have no record of provocative language, either in or outside this House. Unlike Deputy Smith, who happened to mention me on three occasions in her speech, I stand for something. In her position, she is against everything and for nothing. I have been in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: That is my responsibility and obligation and I have done that. Let me now address the issue of Roscrea. On four occasions in the past year, I have raised the subject of immigration policy and the lack of strategy. Each time I spoke in this Chamber, I illustrated Roscrea as a classic example of a system that is not working – a town that was overburdened, overwhelmed and in urgent...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: ..., and I have welcomed, the victims of the war in Ukraine with open arms. They have willingly opened their hearts to those in need. However, I believe it is time to modify and rebalance our immigration policy. The events of last week taught us about the critical role of our gardaí in society and the urgent necessity to focus on the limitations of the force. The images of rank...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Administration (11 Dec 2018)

Michael Lowry: 249. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a review of the immigrant investor programme is finalised; when this review will be published; if the immigrant investor programme will reopen for applications in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51986/18]

Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jun 2013)

Michael Lowry: ...of threats, abuse and violence are offered hope. It is imperative that any individuals identified as being trafficked for these purposes must be given proper supports and legal representation. The Immigrant Council of Ireland has identified a number of safeguards and measures that should be established to identify and assist the victims of trafficking. These include the need for safe...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (18 Apr 2012)

Michael Lowry: ...time for naturalisation applications for nationals from Pakistan; the reason for the specific delay in these cases; the number of these cases currently being with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18741/12]

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: ...to fund community groups involved in the teaching of English, she has plans to provide grant assistance to community and voluntary groups who are providing English language classes to new immigrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8018/07]