Billy Lawless (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. I am delighted that he is striving to streamline the process. We have to stop putting obstacles in the path of our returning emigrants. They did the State an incredible service when they left ten years ago. Some 250,000 people left and thank God most of them are coming back, which is great to see. We need them back but they are returning with new skills, and their partners also bring new skills, and obstacles or barriers should not be put in front of them.

I ask the Minister of State to ensure this will be done as quickly as possible.