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Even those for the eight years

John Clendennen

“I understand the eight-year rule that the Minister is introducing but I would ask him to give consideration to some individuals who have been in the system, who have made Ireland their home and who are now finding that they will have to extend their time.”

John ClendennenTD for Offaly · Fine GaelIn the Dáil on 30 September 2026: read it in the official record ↗On the board: For the eight years

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Five years was the promise.

People came to Ireland on the rule of five years and planned their lives on it. The Government wants eight, for them too, and has published no reason why.