Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú) | Oireachtas source

Aontú has long been calling on the Government to introduce a common-sense migration policy. We want one that determines who needs help and who does not, and to do so in a speedy fashion in order that decisions can be made about whether people can stay in this country or are returned. We have been raising that information for the past two or three years yet the EU migration pact was passed by the Government. Things are moving very fast, however, on this issue. Germany has decided to close its borders, which obviously will bring an end to the Schengen Agreement on the European mainland. Three hours ago, the Netherlands has officially put in a request to opt out of the EU migration pact. Does the Taoiseach even see the EU migration pact working in the future? During the European elections, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, said that Ireland could opt out of the EU migration pact if there were changes to the rules for which we have no veto at the moment. Does the Taoiseach envisage that as an option in the future? Will he give his opinion on Germany closing its borders and on the wish of the Netherlands to exit the EU migration pact?

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