Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Mr. Burgess and his colleagues. I take this opportunity to thank the staff in our various embassies and consulates, particularly in the United States, with whom we often have to intervene on behalf of constituents. Only last weekend I was in contact with officials in the New York consulate and I very much appreciate their assistance.

Is there any likely timeframe for the implementation of the proposed immigration reform initiative? Will Mr. Burgess elaborate on the provisions and scope of the E3 visa application scheme?