Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have raised this issue with the Taoiseach on at least half a dozen occasions. A new scheme is promised in section C of the Government's legislative programme. It is a scandal that severely disabled citizens have been denied assistance since 2013. Is there a date for the publication of the health (transport support) Bill?

On the proposed international protection Bill, the Minister for Justice and Equality brought in a proposal to the Cabinet yesterday for legislation on new powers to arrest and deport non-nationals who have not complied with deportations. There are reports that the proposed Bill will include a provision limiting the period for which immigrants have to reside in direct provision centres. While that may be-----

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