Results 1-20 of 57 for immigration speaker:Thomas Pringle

European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...because I do not expect it to go anywhere near satisfying the concerns I have. I am disappointed at some of the language in this motion. It is purposely misleading. Language such "large-scale immigration" and "open-door asylum seeker policy" is extremely deceiving and factually incorrect. It is dangerous to suggest we have an open-door policy or that we are seeing large-scale...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Apr 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...a wee bit early for Ms Egan to comment on that. What impact will the new procedure, and the speed at which it is envisaged that it will progress, have on Ms Egan's solicitors who are representing immigrants? Is it fit for purpose at this stage?

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (20 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...be strong enough to stand up independently in the European Union to be a voice of reason. This is vitally important. We should also use our voice to be critical of the way Europe is handling immigration and how the Mediterranean has become a deathbed and graveyard for so many thousands upon thousands of people who are dying there every day. I refer to the actions of Europe, what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

Thomas Pringle: For the sake of argument, if someone is distributing a leaflet around an area and online that is full of untruths and lies about immigrants and subsequently, a couple of weeks or months later, a place in that area mysteriously burns down, surely that leaflet plays into the incitement that was used to carry out that particular crime.

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: .... I know there is difficulty getting adequately qualified professionals, but that needs to be stepped up. They need to be targeted in other countries and brought here to work. That is an idea of immigration that works for the benefit of Irish society, and is vitally important. That will make a difference to people's lives and will save money in the long run. That is what we need to be...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...to challenge those who fan the flames of unjust hatred. The Government needs to provide increased supports for asylum seekers and the communities hosting them, but it also needs to start acting on anti-immigration sentiment, which has now risen to dangerous levels, driven by just a few people. Attacks such as these cannot be tolerated and the perpetrators of such violence and of hate...

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...history and identity, and to ignore this aspect of ourselves is to ignore what it means to be Irish. Emigration defined Irish identity 200 years ago and has continued to define us ever since. Immigrants to our country are just looking for the opportunity for a better quality of life. We have never been denied this anywhere we went, so why should we deny anyone else this opportunity?...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...was present. It is evident that the group does not actually care about the welfare of children in direct provision and is shamefully using this in the motion as cover for the Deputies' anti-immigration arguments. The motion highlights the fact that Georgia was the leading country of origin for applicants in 2022 and that "other European Union (EU) countries tighten immigration laws,...

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...responsibility to ensure this works and happens. This affects the lives of children who will live here permanently and contribute well to our society. In the main, children of asylum seekers and children who come as immigrants will focus on education, getting good jobs and continuing their lives. That is vital for Ireland as a whole and for our society. They need to be looked after...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Nov 2023)

Thomas Pringle: I move amendment No. 16: In page 24, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: (h) access to a relevant immigration permission.” I have another few questions regarding that, if I may. The Minister outlined the avenue for leave to remain that people can have. I presume that is if they co-operate with the Garda investigation.

European Union Directive: Motion (19 Apr 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...reflect victims who become known to the gardaí. It is also natural that many of the victims do not want to be known to the gardaí because if they are identified as being trafficked or as illegal immigrants, they are traditionally sent back to their country of origin when the offences have been dealt with. That is a problem. We need to find a way to protect victims so that they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Opt-In Regulation (EU) 2021/2303: Discussion (21 Mar 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...the organisation link in or work with Frontex? The Minister talks about how good the European policies are. Surely he would agree that Frontex has not covered itself in glory in how it treats immigrants in Greece and places like that where there have been documented cases of people being put back in boats and pushed back into the Mediterranean by members of Frontex and by the Greek...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...of his reply. I was agreeing with much of what he was saying, but then he went and pulled out these tropes again that have been fired out everywhere, even by his backbenchers, regarding illegal immigrants coming to Ireland. The reality is, and the Taoiseach should check that with the Department of Justice, which is not the most friendly towards immigrants, that anybody who comes here and...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...should say and acknowledge that because it is vital. The right is using this trope throughout the country to attack certain people and put an image out there that those people are illegal immigrants who are coming here in hordes and taking over our country.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Feb 2023)

Thomas Pringle: ...ancestors were treated during this very difficult time in Irish history. Yet, when history repeats itself in other countries, when they are facing war and famine just as we did, we turn our backs on immigrants and, in doing so, we turn our backs on our ancestors as well. This is not only shameful, it is also hypocritical because emigration did not only define Irish identity 200 years ago...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Thomas Pringle: ...to support Ukrainian families. Although I am glad that Part 4 is taking the opportunity to do so now, I am disappointed that it has taken this crisis to address long-standing issues within our immigration system. Allowing for registration with immigration authorities throughout the country, rather than in Dublin only, will make a huge difference, particularly to immigrants in my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Feb 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 655. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason an applicant (details supplied) for a stamp 5 was charged €300 when the application was signed at the immigration section at Ballyshannon Garda station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9984/22]

European Union Regulation: Motion (3 Feb 2022)

Thomas Pringle: ...today. It is interesting to read the regulations from the EU governing this fund. As I read the document, I wondered what the real intention of it was. It seems clear to me that it is to stop immigration to the EU from war-torn and economically fragile African and Middle Eastern countries. Paragraph 9 states that given that certain actions taken outside the Union contribute to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Jan 2022)

Thomas Pringle: 1212. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason that an applicant for a stamp 5 was charged €300 (details supplied) when the application was signed at the immigration section at Ballyshannon Garda station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63244/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (25 Nov 2021)

Thomas Pringle: 136. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the time it takes to deal with immigration cases within her Department; if the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on dealing with cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57782/21]