Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)

I ask under the terms of Standing Order 31 that this House be adjourned to debate an issue of national importance, public importance and importance to the Tánaiste, namely, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform's continuing refusal to grant an amnesty to all overseas nationals who sought refuge in this country as minors and who have spent at least three years in Ireland, including, for example, the case of Olunkunle Eluhanla, who the Minister allowed to remain following the efforts of the Palmerstown community and particularly Pobalscoil Isolde, but has now made a decision to deport on seemingly, by any right-thinking member of society's view, spiteful grounds; and to discuss legislation that would introduce a balanced and fair policy for the treatment of internationals such as Kunle and his classmate, Tunde Omoniyi, who came here as children, who have roots here, have built friendships and, if allowed to stay, could make a positive contribution to Irish society and the economy. I call on the Tánaiste to make a statement to clarify whether she agrees with her colleague's decision.

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