Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion
Ms Edel McGinley:
I will come in on that, if that is okay. For us, it is important that people have security and that they know what their rights, entitlements and supports are going to be at the beginning stage when they come forward. Right now there is a six-month immigration status. We want to see that extended for a longer period because it is really hard to get work if someone only has a six-month immigration status. It also impacts on family reunification rights. We want a more comprehensive immigration provision for people enshrined in the Bill. Deputy Costello referred to supports being set out in legislation. We want to see that approach here. I know-----
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