Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 82: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his discussions with the US President Mr. Barrack Obama in Washington in March 2009; if he discussed the case for the undocumented Irish in the US; if a possible solution was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12410/09]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I discussed the undocumented and immigration reform with President Obama and I believe that this is an issue that the new administration would like to see addressed.

I also met with the Friends of Ireland group led by Congressman Richie Neal and also with Senators Patrrick Leahy and Chris Dodd and discussed the issue with them.

Pending agreement in the United States on comprehensive immigration reform we will continue to work with our friends on Capitol Hill on reciprocal bilateral visa arrangements.