Tom Kitt (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

I want to see it dealt with in the context of the new action plan. We have been leapfrogged by some member states. We need a centralised identity registration system. It is part and parcel of any work we do. Indeed, Deputy Coveney's motion refers to this point. The Government is very seriously engaged with the issue of a centralised identity registration system which is common throughout many of the new member states.

I do not know if the Ceann Comhairle has seen a copy of the motion but he will note that we are addressing many of the issues raised by the Deputy.

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