Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As the Taoiseach is aware, on many occasions, Deputy Ring has raised the question on behalf of the Fine Gael Party of the undocumented Irish in America. In the Taoiseach's discussions with President Obama, did the latter indicate whether his Administration will attempt to introduce comprehensive immigration legislation or a bilateral arrangement? The Taoiseach is aware of the continuing difficulties that some undocumented Irish are having, which will probably be exacerbated because of the numbers travelling to America because of the economic crisis here. There will therefore be many more undocumented Irish people there in future. Did the Taoiseach make any comment to President Obama in respect of his Government's approach to that matter?

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