Seanad debates
Thursday, 19 December 2002
Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed).
It is clear from the Second Stage debate that some Senators are vehemently opposed to the imposition of such an obligation on a carrier. Accusations were made that the legislation imposed immigration officer duties on carrier staff and that it somehow shifted responsibilities on human rights matters from the State to carriers. I do not accept these suggestions have foundation. The Bill imposes none of these responsibilities on the carrier nor should it. That would be the effect, presumably unintended, of amendments Nos. 7 and 8.
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