Sharon Keogan (Independent)

I move amendment No. 2:

After the last paragraph under “urges the Government to:” to insert the following paragraphs: “- seek flexibility within the EU Migration Pact to address migratory pressures, and to give due consideration to an opt-out of the Pact if the needed flexibility cannot be found within the Pact;

- review deportation policies for international protection applicants convicted of criminal offences, and in particular to consider immediate deportations for those found guilty of criminal offences;

- examine citizenship criteria to ensure meaningful contribution to society, such as a requirement for five years of employment contribution, constitutes a part of such criteria;

- ensure that unaccompanied minors whose age cannot be verified are not accommodated with verified minors, and that placement decisions take account of cultural and religious sensitivities to prevent potential conflict."