Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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It is the minimum number, so it definitely can increase. It would have to increase with the approval of all member states. Again, it is only the reallocation. It is not reflective of the overall figure, but the only way this will work is if we also look at the preventative side. The pact is to respond to those who are already coming to Europe and seeking protection, but we need to make sure we are looking at the root causes and that work is ongoing in parallel. If more people are on the move, we need to address why more people are moving.