David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. It is a significant move. The issue arose during Committee Stage, and at that stage such a provision was not envisaged. It is a great breakthrough at European level. I am curious as to whether it is intended to open discussions with other countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, to which many Irish citizens like to travel. Could some form of understanding be reached in respect of the same issues as will be the case with all of the European jurisdictions?

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