Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

I am happy to commit the Department to prepare some statement for the House within six months providing up-to-date information on this issue. I take Deputy Stanton's point. However, I am satisfied there is adequate provision to prevent any instance of hardship. Children who arrive here are dealt with either through direct provision or, alternatively, are in receipt of child benefit or supplementary welfare allowance. I am keen to balance that with the protection of our social welfare system. I take the point being made.

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