Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is grand, a Chathaoirligh. I concur with you in regard to hearing from the Department of Justice officials. What Mr. Holder and Ms Boyd have outlined is very concerning from all points of view. We live in the communities where these people, thankfully, go about freely North and South in their everyday business. My understanding is that the UK's Nationality and Borders Bill is due before the House of Lords for completion by the end of this month. If that is passed, it would lead to further amendments to the British Immigration Act, if I am correct. Have the witnesses had any update from Westminster regarding how likely that Bill is to pass the House of Lords or if it is likely to get through the House of Commons? To their knowledge, what is the situation with regard to that legislation?