Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

It might be worth noting the petitioner is almost ahead of the curve in that they are so enthusiastic and willing to help, and want something to happen.

The apparatus of government is still sorting out how it should respond. Certain commitments have been given by the Government and it is to be hoped they will be followed up on. Plans are being drawn up, but, in a way, it was almost impossible for the petitioner to have seen any action because there was no place for it. It is a good example of someone showing his or her enthusiasm and a desire to help, but the committee perhaps is not quite the right place for this to be observed. Perhaps the petitioner might be sent a copy of the exchanges that have taken place in other committees and the evidence that commitments have been made by the Government to proceed and assist refugees in coming to the country.