78. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on Ireland's operation and implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. [70663/26]
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224. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Government will apply to the European Commission for a temporary reduction of Ireland's solidarity contributions under AMMR 2024/1348 Article 7(6). [48158/26]
225. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 17 June 2026, in which he confirmed that the International Protection Act 2026 provides for ‘appropriate alignment’ with the Screening Regulation and the Return Border Procedure Regulation despite Ireland not being legally bound by these Schengen measures; the specific provisions of the Act …
135. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of which specific measures are being implemented in Irish law and policy arising from the EU Migration and Asylum Pact (details supplied); if he plans to implement any provisions beyond the minimum standards required under EU law, including in relation to reception conditions, processing timelines, and entitlements for appl…
177. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence that exists that Ireland has the capacity to absorb any additional obligations under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; whether different minimum/maximum scenarios have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/26]
178. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been conducted regarding the cumulative impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on housing demand, accommodation requirements and public services in Ireland versus pre-existing law; if the Government has published any projections regarding the likely financial cost of implementing the pact over the …
179. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measurable benefits that will accrue to Irish citizens because of Ireland’s participation in the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/26]
180. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the point at which the Government would conclude that Ireland’s accommodation and service capacity has been exceeded vis-a-vis our capacity to service our own population in terms of permitted international protection and non-essential immigration employment levels; the autonomy that exists in this regard after the EU Migratio…
826. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to list the measures under protocol 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which Ireland opted out of in each year since the introduction of the protocol, to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8237/26]
827. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following the review of protocol 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union published in 2025, to list the measures which Ireland previously opted out of where opting in is now under consideration, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8238/26]
292. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific oversight role he personally exercises in relation to Ireland’s engagement with the EU Entry/Exit System (EES); if he has appointed a senior official or taskforce within his Department to coordinate national readiness; and when he last received a departmental progress briefing on the matter. [56324/25]
293. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Government has formally considered or approved a decision to opt in to the EU Entry/Exit System; the date of any such Cabinet memorandum or discussion; and when a final decision will be brought before Government for ratification. [56325/25]
294. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline how his Department intends to inform the public and civil society organisations about the operation and privacy implications of the EU Entry/Exit System; to specify whether public information campaigns will be conducted; and to confirm the languages and accessibility formats to be used. [56348/25]
295. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe for the phased introduction of the European Union entry/exit system across member States; if Ireland will participate in the scheme from the EU’s stated full operational date of 10 April 2026; and the derogations, exemptions, or transition arrangements applicable to the State. [56350/25]
296. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to set out Ireland’s legal status under Protocol 21 of the Treaties in relation to the entry/exit system; to confirm whether the Government has formally exercised an opt-in or opt-out to the underlying regulation; and to provide the date and outcome of any related correspondence with the European Commission or Council. [56351/25]
299. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department expects the European Union’s new entry/exit system (ESS), which has now become operational in the Schengen area, to have implications for irregular migration to Ireland; if his Department will be monitoring the impact of the ESS on irregular migration to Ireland; if there are plans to introduce changes regarding entry…
60. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of opt-ins under Article 3 and under Article 4 of Protocol 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in each year since the introduction of the protocol, including to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36604/25]