Council of the European Union Decision: Motions
Seanad Éireann — 2026-09-29
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Garret Kelleher (FG), Industrial and Commercial Panel

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, an Teachta O'Callaghan, as ucht teacht isteach chun na rúin atá os ár gcomhair a phlé. Sula dtosóidh mé, cuirim fáilte roimh na daltaí ar fad ón Scoil Idirmheánach i gCill Orglan. Is cuimhin liom go maith an fhoireann peile iontach a bhí acu in 1996, nuair a bhuaigh an scoil Corn Uí Ógáin, ós rud é gur chailleamar cluiche ceannais na Mumhan an bhliain chéanna. I remember the superb football team from 1996 which came from the Intermediate School in Killorglin. It won the Hogan Cup in what was an historic year for Killorglin and coincided with Laune Rangers winning the club championship. There were tough memories for me when I was on the losing side in Munster, but it is great to see students from the school here.
Cuirim fáilte roimh an dá rún atá os ár gcomhair inniu. I would like to particularly welcome the proposed readmission agreement with the Federal Republic of Nigeria. While a lot is said about our process of migration and immigration, international co-operation is very important. This is another step forward in that regard. I very much welcome the proposal to opt in under Article 3 of Protocol 21. It is welcome to hear from the Minister the level of co-operation that has existed to date with the Nigerian Government and embassy to facilitate the repatriation and readmission of those who are determined not to have fulfilled the conditions for entry, presence or residence in Ireland and the reciprocity that exists for Irish people in Nigeria. It is important from the perspective of upholding a strong, firm and fair migration system that initiatives such as these are entered into on an international basis. Ar son Fhine Gael, tugaim mo chuid tacaíochta don dá rún.

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