Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have already asked my question but I want to come in on this particular question. I stress to the Minister that it is not just about those who are undocumented. A huge amount of administration goes on in dealing with people who have been here for such a long time that they are almost inevitably going to be able to stay. It is not just for their benefit but for the benefit of the Department and the broader administration that they be dealt with. It is also important to get papers back to people who are applying for citizenship when they have sent away their passports.

I appreciate that administration is difficult in these times but it is important that people's passports are given back to them. They have applied for an Irish passport because they do not have one, so they need the passport that they have to be able to travel.

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