Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

There is wide support on the proposal as it is presented to the House. Before we agree to it I would like an assurance that the Government would ensure that similar and equivalent measures that we are seeking for Irish citizens in America who are on the run would be introduced here for non-nationals in Ireland, including American citizens who are on the run from the authorities because they do not have work permits.

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