Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no doubt but that the Minister for Justice wants to engage with the Dáil on this issue. He gained Government agreement about the steps that are needed to implement the pact. He will of course come into the Dáil to answer questions on it but the aim of the pact is to reduce processing times for migration applications, which we all know in turn can help to reduce the pressures that we face from migration and those who are looking to move to our country. I will couch all this and end this on a positive note, that the openness of our economy and society and the contribution that those who come and work here make is positive and makes such a difference to our economy and the running of our public services. I look forward to a calm and moderate intervention from the Deputy next Tuesday.

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