Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We know the children cannot get their status before the age of 18. Family reunification is gone; they are generally going into direct provision. We are not saying that everything about the system is wrong, but there are serious problems with it. We know a number of young lads who are waiting for interviews. More resources are probably required. We know there are some good things happening. Senator Colette Kelleher's Bill that was discussed here last Thursday night seeks to strengthen the facility and the mechanism for family reunification, but the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, said the Government would not grant it a money message. There must be a more positive approach.

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