Migration and Citizenship: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2026-09-30
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Danny Healy-Rae (IND), Kerry

I am sorry.
The Government would not listen at that time. It hurt and angered so many people and brought their wrath down because the Government was not listening to them. I was told I was a lone dog whistling when I mentioned there were more than 70 male asylum seekers put into a house on the Muckross Road. I was called every kind of name and it was like as if I was the red divil altogether when I mentioned such a thing. There was no thought given and no discussion with anyone. We need to get away from that. I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, for some of the measures he is bringing forward.
I go back to the fact that there are people who want to work and we need to ensure they are allowed in here to work and are given work permits.

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Sitting date: 2026-09-30