Results 1-11 of 11 for immigration speaker:Michael Healy-Rae

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

Michael Healy-Rae: ...statistics. At present, there are between 700,000 and 1.2 million undocumented migrants in Britain. If only a fraction of these were to relocate to this State, it would collapse the Irish immigration system and completely collapse our education and healthcare services as well as all the other wraparound services that are involved in catering for people. When we speak about people it is...

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

Michael Healy-Rae: ...the Dáil, recognising the vital importance of discussing a matter that is a constant topic of debate in every kitchen, workplace and coffee shop across the nation. The current challenges in the immigration and asylum systems, coupled with the growing concerns of the public, emphasise the urgent need for a thorough and sincere debate on Ireland’s immigration policies and their...

EU Regulation on Collection and Transfer of Advance Passenger Information: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...on travellers has helped to improve border controls, reduce irregular migration and identify persons posing security risks. However, once again here in Ireland, due to incoherent Government immigration policies, our borders are seen as open doors for criminals and people-trafficking teams to attack.

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (24 Oct 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ...Council drew other conclusions regarding migration, internal security and external relations. These are important decisions about big issues that affect all of us, such as preventing further illegal immigration, increasing cybersecurity, combatting disinformation and fighting climate change. The committee I chair attends interparliamentary meetings with members of other national...

United States Immigration Policy: Motion (20 Jun 2018)

Michael Healy-Rae: ..., but he is a leading member of the Government. It is only right that we should all show our outrage at what is happening in terms of parents and children being separated. Whatever one's viewpoint on immigration and however tough or lenient a position one takes, in anyone's normal psyche it is wrong to think about separating young children from their mothers and fathers. It is just not...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (4 May 2016)

Michael Healy-Rae: 12. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on immigrants returning home and being precluded from receiving social protection payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8883/16]

Order of Business (20 Jun 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: Unfortunately, children are being abused and used in the Irish sex trade, with 23 children identified as trafficked victims in Ireland last year. The Immigrant Council of Ireland believes the Government must improve in identifying victims, give better access to justice for victims and establish a national database to improve information flow between the Government and front-line agencies....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 May 2013)

Michael Healy-Rae: 168. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the provisions that are being put in place to prepare for the new wave of immigrants that are expected to arrive here in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24942/13]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (27 Mar 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Question 396: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposals, if any, and the elections in which immigrants would be allowed to vote in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16375/12]

Order of Business (15 Mar 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Irish campaigners for immigration reform in the USA hope to see progress on visa legislation which, if passed, will allow up to 10,000 Irish nationals annually to work in that country for up to two years. What legislation, if any, is proposed by the Government and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to assist in this work? I refer to judicial appointments legislation. It has...

Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)

Michael Healy-Rae: Irish campaigners for immigration reform in the US hope to see progress on visa legislation which, if passed, will allow up to 10,000 Irish nationals annually to work in that country for up to two years. What legislation, if any, is proposed by the Government and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to assist in this work?