Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Some returning citizens are facing an uphill battle when it comes to re-establishing themselves in Ireland. Those living abroad for up to five to ten or 15 years, likely as a result of the Celtic tiger economic crash, have reported difficulties setting up bank or credit union accounts, getting housing assistance, access to schools and college places, or even obtaining car or health insurance. Trying to start a business is also compounded by these difficulties. We need to appreciate the thousands of returning citizens and provide a one-stop shop with a range of services for returning Irish. I ask the Government to commit to assessing, monitoring, and removing barriers for returning Irish citizens and address their needs to ease their return and resettlement.

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