Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of the Social Democrats, I agree with other speakers that it is important for us to have an opportunity to express our abhorrence at the appalling civil rights violations that are perpetrated against people coming to the US across the Mexican border. It is important for an all-party motion to be agreed by this House. Deputies should have an opportunity to express their abhorrence at what is happening. It would be appropriate for the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach to call in the American ambassador to convey the strength of the feelings of public representatives in this country. I hope that could be done at an early stage.

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