83. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the supports available to assist the Undocumented Irish in the United States who face particular difficulties concerning their status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58447/26]
Topics / Undocumented Irish in the USA
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsUndocumented Irish in the USA
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84. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are proposals under consideration in the United States at present in relation to the need to provide a legal pathway for undocumented Irish emigrants such as the inclusion of Ireland in the E-3 non- immigrant visa programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58448/26]
203. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No.6 of 18 February 2026, if she has had recent discussions with the United States administration with regards to the undocumented Irish in the United States who face particular difficulties in relation to their status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21695/26]
204. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 7 of 18 February 2026, if she has had recent discussions with the United States administration regarding the proposals if any, under consideration in the United States concerning the need to provide a legal pathway for undocumented Irish emigrants in the United States, such as the inclusion of Ireland in t…
6. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the supports being provided to undocumented Irish in the United States who face particular difficulties in relation to their status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13403/26]
7. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the proposals, if any, under consideration in the United States concerning the need to provide a legal pathway for undocumented Irish emigrants in the United States, such as the inclusion of Ireland in the E-3 non-immigrant visa programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13404/26]
2. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to assist the undocumented Irish in the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10911/26]
51. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in view of the commitment in the Programme for Government 2025 to "advocating with the US Administration and Capitol Hill" for the Undocumented Irish, the actions the Government has taken since the reintroduction of the E-3 Visa Bill to advocate for its approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8416/25]
52. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs in view of the lack of progress with the E-3 Visa Bill in the US legislative process, the diplomatic strategies that are being pursued to strongly advocate for its passage through Congress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8417/25]