Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I support Members who expressed dismay at the way in which the Immigration Bill is being dealt with in this and the other House. It is reprehensible of the Minister and the Government to deal with the Oireachtas in such a shoddy fashion on such important legislation, given that the previous legislation was before the courts on a couple of occasions. I guarantee that this will go before the courts again. Shame on us and on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if that happens.

The Cathaoirleach has advised Members on a number of occasions to raise issues on the Adjournment. I did so last week but the Minister of State's speech in reply was the very same as the reply to a Deputy last December. That is absolutely disgraceful.