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Alan Kelly: “Minister O’Callaghan needs to explain what problem an eight-year residency requirement is actually designed to solve.”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2026
Minister O’Callaghan needs to explain what problem an eight-year residency requirement is actually designed to solve.
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Alan Kelly
Labour Party
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rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

Labour Party's justice spokesperson criticizing residency requirement.

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