Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

I have met various organisations about this issue. The Department, the Government and I wish to take a humane and caring approach to it. As the Deputy correctly points out, children are innocent parties in these decisions to move from country to country. We will keep a close eye on it. Ireland was one of only three states to open its borders in 2004; most other member states did not do that. We have led the way in welcoming and integrating immigrants, and I hope that sensible approach will continue.

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