They are coming from the United Kingdom, arriving into Northern Ireland and coming down claiming international protection in Ireland.

I didn't want to start unpicking that now.

I think it’s noteworthy that it wasn't the case with Sinn Féin TDs or indeed the TDs of any other parties.

I apologise to the victims for the wholly inadequate investigation by An Garda Síochána in 1987 and for the clear dereliction of duty by Chief Superintendent Cashman and Acting Superintendent Hayes.

It is the minister's intention to bring the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation Report to Dáil Éireann for debate as a priority.

I am not going to apologise for trying to get important measures that are of benefit to the public enacted as quickly as possible.

the 30-point action plan offers "a practical roadmap to strengthen cooperation across Government, law enforcement, regulators and industry to keep Ireland’s response effective and fit for purpose"

charter flights provide an alternative to commercial flights and can be more appropriate in circumstances when a group of individuals are being removed to the same destination.

Deportations are costly and complex to enforce. It is the preferred option to return people voluntarily and my department has a voluntary return programme to assist people to return prior to the issuance of a deportation order.

It is a central priority for me that Ireland’s immigration system is robust and rules based.

This public register will help those who are in a relationship or considering a relationship with a person to ascertain whether they have a history of serious domestic violence convictions.

If a person is convicted of a serious criminal offence before the courts, that is a public conviction and the public are entitled to know about that conviction.