Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the ambassador for his comprehensive opening statement. The committee will be examining the Five Presidents' Report on the EMU in the autumn. The ambassador referenced the current situation in the Mediterranean, which perhaps forms part of the non-routine matters for the Luxembourg Presidency about which he spoke, and also managing migration, immigration and asylum policy. As there appears to be no end to the flow of migrants from various parts of Africa and neighbouring regions, what in the ambassador's view can be done? We are all aware of the comprehensive search and rescue operations that have taken place, in which Ireland and other countries have played a part. The more migrants that are settled in Europe, the greater the incentive for a continuous flow of migrants. I would welcome the ambassador's view, or that of his Prime Minister, as to the proposed solution in that regard.