Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

With regard to the legal ombudsman, we will have the legislation this session, and the heads of the Bill were approved by Government some time ago. With regard to undocumented Irish at the rally in Washington DC yesterday, I understand Niall O'Dowd acknowledged the work of the Irish Government in this regard. The Taoiseach and all the Ministers going to America will continue to lobby as forcefully as possible on the matter.

There is now a substantial number of foreigners living in Ireland and having good opportunities.

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