Gabrielle McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming in and Mr. Montenegro for sharing his story. I am sorry about the loss of his father. He is welcome today, as are the people in the Gallery. I wish I could say that as a nation we could be more welcoming to people, particularly those in direct provision. I have lost two members of my family in the past 14 months so I know how difficult it can be and must have been for Mr. Montenegro. I support the proposal in principle and I cannot understand why everybody does not show such support. Who does not support this and what are the reasons? I am not seeking names but are there groups which do not support it?

Why would anybody not support it?