Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his belated summary on the matter. The legislation may not have completed its journey through the House of Commons but basically the British Parliament has voted to include this measure. What can the Minister do other than impress on the British Government the importance of not having the measure? That clearly has not worked too well up to now. There must be some sort of follow-up if this goes ahead.

To my mind it is a breach of an international treaty but perhaps it is not; maybe the Minister will explain that to us. That treaty provides for the movement of citizens, etc. Will he advise what would be the application of this procedure and how does he intend to deal with it should this not be resolved by the British Parliament?

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