Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

I presume that common sense applies in all of these cases and Irish law applies as well. There are no extra powers given to the preclearance officer that would not be there in any event for the Garda Síochána if it had to use them. Can the Minister confirm that? If consent is not reasonably given, then it is reasonable to assume that the person would not be allowed into the US. Is that the case?

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