Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Can the Taoiseach confirm that 90% of illegal immigrants come from across the Border? If so, is a breakdown of nationality and numbers available? How can we be sure of the accuracy of such figures?

Does the Taoiseach find it ironic that Ireland is discussing additional security measures with Britain when both countries opted out of the justice and home affairs section of the reform treaty? Can the Taoiseach state whether opting out of the justice and home affairs section was discussed in the discussions on the draft EU constitution, which the Taoiseach correctly hailed as a good document at the time? Did he or the Government have concerns about availing of an opt out at that time?

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