Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that the Immigration Reform for U.S. Citizens Living in Ireland Bill be taken in the House, in light of the fact that such citizens find it so difficult to remain here despite the enormous contribution they make. The irony is that we seek to have the situation regarding the 50,000 undocumented Irish living in the United regularised, but when it comes to U.S. citizens in similar situations who wish to remain here, we do not facilitate a system allowing them to do so.

Yesterday, we spoke here about the trials and travails within Fine Gael. I am aware Senator Paul Coghlan would have been at the Fine Gael breakfast this morning - I hope he enjoyed it - which was attended by the British ambassador. This breakfast was a fund-raiser event. Will the Leader clarify the situation regarding this, because -----