Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Rojas Coppari also mentioned the fact that there was no ongoing and limited regularisation scheme. Will he provide us with more information on that point? He stated that it was for people on work permits rather than student permits. Is there a way of expanding the scheme or introducing a new regularisation scheme?

Although we have a UN charter and the rights of the child have been put into the Constitution, it seems that the rights of children in this situation are not as full as they should be. Has anyone taken a case? Perhaps one cannot be taken. Given the situation these people are in, they might find it difficult to challenge this, so should we pursue the issue?

Ms O'Connell mentioned the Ombudsman for Children as being an ally in some way. The Chairman asked whether that office would be of use in expanding the rights of young people in this situation.