Council of the European Union Decision: Motions
Seanad Éireann — 2026-09-29
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Robbie Gallagher (FF), Labour Panel

I move:
That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure:
Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the return and readmission of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry, presence, or residence in the territory of either Party,
a copy of which was circulated to each member of Seanad Éireann on 24th September, 2026.”

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Sitting date: 2026-09-29