Derek McDowell (Labour)

I move amendment No. 4:

In page 5, before section 4, to insert the following new section:

4.—(1) There stands established an Appeals Committee whose function is to hear appeals from non-national parents of Irish born children, against the decision of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to refuse leave to remain in respect of either or both parents

(2) The Appeals Committee shall be comprised of——

(a) a retired member of the judiciary;

(b) a nominee of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform; and

(c) a member of the Human Rights Commission, who shall be designated as the Chairperson.

(3) In determining appeals, the primary consideration of the Appeals Committee shall be towards humanitarian aspects of each person's case.".