Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

If someone does not have the right to reside in the State, he or she should not have the right to build up social welfare entitlements. They have access to accommodation, basic health and basic education at substantial cost. We must recognise their human rights and that is why people go through an intensive legal process. It is important this legislation sets down the precondition that must be satisfied before other circumstances are taken into consideration.