Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

That is regrettable because students often prefer to take a year out after secondary school to travel abroad.

If US exchange students cannot find employment, will they be entitled to benefits in this State? If they have prearranged employment but this ceases during the 12 month period, what will happen?

Has any progress been made in regard to the undocumented Irish? Do we know the number involved and is there hope for their families? Deputy McGinley and others have raised this issue on many occasions.

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