Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

This petition is obviously a matter of importance concerning the rise in the registration fee by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. However, we think it is not appropriate for this committee, as no particular work has been undertaken by the petitioner in the first instance. I do not believe we should refer the matter to another committee. However, we could inform the petitioner that certain work has been done by the Department of Justice and Equality. If he wishes to pursue the matter perhaps with his own university or with other public representatives, they may be able to assist. As a courtesy we are able to tell him what the position is concerning the Department of Justice and Equality.