Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

When I queried section 12, I thought I was told it made provisions in respect of Irish people only. The explanatory memorandum, however, states that section 12 also covers nationals of EU member states and the EEA. It is a technical point. The Minister of State made the point to Deputy Quinn that a statutory declaration should not be enough on its own.

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