Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 8 July 2021

Committee on Public Petitions

Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion

Dr. John Lannon:

I will add to that. In addition to the great record Ireland has in saving lives in the Mediterranean, we also need to ensure that we in the European Union are not blocking routes and opportunities for people to seek sanctuary and safety in Europe if that is something they need to do.