Aisling Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

Before I call on the Minister to open the debate, I remind Members that three separate motions are being debated in this slot, namely the motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 as regards the establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level, the motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 as regards the application of the "safe third country" concept, and the motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a European Council recommendation on a co-ordinated approach to the transition out of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine. The motions will be moved separately but will be debated together and decided by separate questions. I invite the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, to move the first motion and open the debate. The opening speaking slot is 35 minutes.

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