Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let us look at the issues carefully and ensure the Bill is carefully planned in a constructive manner so that we have a comprehensive scheme in place in the future to deal with this issue. Members who have been involved in debate on direct provision and in highlighting the deficiencies in the system have brought this issue forward and I welcome that. However, it is also important that we approach the issue carefully and ensure we get long-term rather than short-term solutions. That is what we are asking on this matter and it is the reason we support the Minister in her approach to this debate.