Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

To deal with the first question the Deputy asked on the figures, it is not possible to state the number of marriages of convenience that have been solemnised in the State but it is recognised that this is a significant issue. What we do know is the number of marriages between EU and EEA nationals and non-nationals since 2008. In 2008 there were 2,292. In 2009 there were-----

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