Gerald Nash (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am pleased the opportunity is being taken to anchor the common travel area arrangements in law because, as we all know, these arrangements have grown organically since the 1920s. It is important that these reciprocal rights are reflected in law and bilateral agreements. They must be enshrined and anchored in primary law to ensure that everybody's entitlements are protected. It is unfortunate that Brexit has precipitated this move but it is probably a good idea anyway to enshrine these rights and entitlements in law. I am assuming that Brexit of some description will happen, unfortunately, but in any event we are proceeding with legislation to ensure that the reciprocal rights are enshrined. It is probably a good idea to take a belt-and-braces approach to enshrining these rights in legislation. This probably should have happened many decades ago. As I said, Brexit has precipitated this move. When can we expect this to happen?