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Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025: Motion (21 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for taking the time to consider the motion to reduce the amount of the monthly contribution under the ARP scheme for people hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection. As provided by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, the draft order laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas cannot be made law until a resolution approving...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025: Motion (21 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 14th May, 2025. I thank the Members of Dáil Éireann for meeting to discuss this motion concerning the order the Minister...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Motion (21 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Senators for their contributions and for taking the time to consider the motion to reduce the amount of the monthly contribution under the ARP scheme to people hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection. As provided by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, the draft order laid before both Houses cannot be made law until a resolution approving the order has been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: It is important to acknowledge the incredible contribution of so many migrant workers in our country in many of the jobs on which we rely in health service areas, a wide range of public services and in the private sector. People come here, work and make an incredible contribution, which we acknowledge. However, we also acknowledge, without prejudging the outcome of the review, the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy for the question. As he is aware, the Department's policy document for non-EEA family reunification was last amended in 2016. It is under review. The policy document sets out the conditions for a family member to be reunited. In general terms, a sponsor must demonstrate their capacity to provide for their family member. The review is examining a wide range of matters...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: The review is ongoing. Without prejudging anything, I believe it will conclude soon. I am anxious, like the Deputy, to be able to come forward with that information from the review. I take on board the points he has made, but it is important to emphasise again the central point that, in terms of successful family reunification and a range of complex issues involved in it, there must be a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: Migrant workers make an enormous contribution to the Irish economy and society. It is a central priority for me, as Minister for State with responsibility for migration, that our immigrations laws are fair and efficient. An important part of this is having clear legal pathways for workers and their families. My Department’s policy document for Non-EEA family reunification, which...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: It is under review and I want to see that concluded as soon as possible and be able to come back on this. I take on board what the Deputy said but it is important that we ensure with family reunifications that financial thresholds in income are met for permit holders to be eligible to apply for their family to join and that it can be done in a proper and clear way. I take his points on...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I am acutely aware that for families involved in situations like this it is very important to them and it is very important that they have information. I again refer to what I outlined in reply to the Deputy earlier, namely that it is clearly an important part that someone has sufficient income to sustain a family reunification. A review is ongoing looking at all the processes involved. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Protection (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: It important to note that the IPAS has grown rapidly and by more than 400%. It is important to note there is extensive oversight of all aspects of accommodation, the commissioning process and all the processes that have been improved incrementally over the past three years. Regarding appraisal of providers, my Department carries out due diligence on accommodation being contracted, including...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Protection (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: It is important to say that standard procedures have been developed and documented for all aspects of the process. There is full transparency from the Department in terms of providers receiving payments. Details of payments over €20,000 are published quarterly online on gov.ie.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Protection (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: There is full detail and transparency within the process.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: International Protection (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy. I wish to start by also expressing my sympathy and condolences to Garda Flatley's family, colleagues and the community. It is a very sad occasion in which we are taking these questions here today, and they put a lot of things in context. The Government has brought significant focus to addressing a range of complex systemic pressures within our international...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (15 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I recognise the enormous contribution made by migrant workers to the Irish economy and society. It is a central priority for me, as Minister for State with responsibility for Migration, that our immigrations laws are fair and efficient. An important part of this is having legal pathways for workers and their families. As the Deputy is aware, my Department’s Policy Document for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Overseas Development Aid (8 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I have a reply to read on behalf of the Minister but the Deputy knows what the Minister would say. I want to talk as someone who held the job. There is only one disagreement I have with what the Deputy has said. He said that hundreds of thousands of lives are at risk. I think it is millions. I have seen these issues at first hand. I have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Overseas Development Aid (8 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy. He makes the valid point that while what has happened with USAID is the most impactful, we have also seen impacts in the range of countries that have reduced their aid budgets, including the UK. At the heart of what we do has always been the process of reaching the furthest behind first. We target our ODA on that basis. The Government is committed to that approach and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (8 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: At the outset, I stress that enabling students with special educational needs to receive an appropriate education is an absolute priority for this Government. It is the Government's priority to ensure all children have an appropriate school placement and that the necessary supports are provided to our schools to allow children with special educational needs to flourish and prosper. There...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (8 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I restate that in excess of 28,000 children are now being supported in special schools and classes. The number of special classes has increased by 100% since 2020. It is the statutory responsibility of the NCSE to work with schools to provide sufficient special education provision each year. As I outlined, budget 2025 provides funding for 400 new special classes - up to 300 additional...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Legislative Reviews (8 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I reiterate that the Minister’s aim is to ensure the most effective operation of the assisted decision-making (capacity) legislation and to ensure that its principles are upheld and that its objectives of promoting and enshrining the rights of those with capacity difficulties to retain as much autonomy as possible are realised. We must always make sure that our laws are working for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 May 2025)

Colm Brophy: I thank the Deputy for the question and for giving me the opportunity to reply on behalf of the Minister for Education and Youth and to outline how the Department is working to ensure that there is appropriate school accommodation in place to meet the school place needs of all children. I stress that enabling students to receive an education appropriate to their needs is an ongoing priority...