Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will get back to the Deputy with a more specific answer but I surmise that the legislation will be complex. We will see whether we can accelerate the timeline for it. We are a generous people but I concur with the Minister for Justice that the majority who apply for protection are economic migrants. The work permits system has proved to be very effective in terms of targeting and in creating a lot of opportunities for people from the European Union and beyond to work in Ireland. There are huge challenges across the world that are driving the migration situation, including all the wars, conflicts and authoritarian regimes.

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