Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE) | Oireachtas source

Two weeks ago, in response to me, the Taoiseach denied there is a hard border on this island for many non-EU migrants. I would like him to explain this. I do not understand how he does not accept that for many people from non-EU countries, such as those who are married to UK or Irish nationals, refugees with leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain, asylum seekers and migrant workers, there is a hard border. They are not able to cross the North-South Border to access education or services, to meet loved ones or to participate in cross-Border sporting activities. For many people there is a hard border on this island.

In the same response, the Taoiseach spoke about having met with the North West Migrants Forum. They dispute that and say that some of their activists had a brief discussion with him on 1 April 2022 when he committed to meet with them. Will he agree to meet with them and to schedule the meeting with the North West Migrants Forum?

Finally, in the same response, the Taoiseach stated, "Deeper analysis is required and we will undertake that." This was in relation to the many allegations of racial profiling at the Border. What is the plan to conduct such deeper analysis?

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