Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will just make one comment on the wider situation. Is it not the case that migration is now disrupting European politics in a way that is extremely worrying? I welcome the EU migration pact, which we agreed in the House last night, but the truth is that war, displacement and climate change are building up massive problems for us in Africa. The seriousness with which this must be taken at international level has to be elevated in some way. I commend the Tánaiste and the Minister of State on their efforts. I do not for a moment doubt their commitment but we must persuade colleagues in the multinational communities that this is a priority that cannot be let fester.

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