Garret Kelleher (Fine Gael)

I am sharing time with Senator Cathal Byrne. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht teacht isteach arís chun an t-ábhar seo a phlé linn. Again, I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber to articulate the importance of the common European asylum system and in particular the EU migration and asylum pact. In an enlarged European Union and at a time of volatility on the international stage with conflicts in different countries, it has become even more important that we work together with our European partners.I thank the Minister for attending the meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, where he articulated the importance of opting in and influencing the legislative process. On behalf of the Fine Gael group, I again thank him for his attendance and assure the House we are fully supportive of the proposals before us today.