Dáil debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Other Questions

US Travel Restrictions

4:10 pm

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will respond to Deputy Troy's question first. A review was undertaken, with responsibility spread across three Departments, namely, that for which I have responsibility and the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Justice and Equality. As we speak, the findings are being collated in the Department of Justice and Equality and the review will be in the Taoiseach's office by the end of the week. The review went ahead because issues were raised by members of Deputy Mick Barry's party which have to be addressed, including: questions on how pre-clearance operates; the rights of various people who fly into Dublin airport but are refused pre-clearance; in which jurisdiction such people then stand and whose laws apply to them; and the rights of An Garda Síochána. There are all sorts of complicated issues that are being addressed. The review will be on the Taoiseach's desk by the weekend.

I am sorry but I have forgotten Deputy Barry's question.

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