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Not in line with Europe

Patricia Stephenson

“The Minister of State mentioned about bringing us so that we are not an outlier in Europe. I do not accept that point because 11 other countries have a five-year requirement.”

Patricia StephensonSenator, Labour Panel · Social DemocratsIn the Seanad on 24 September 2026: read it in the official record ↗On the board: Against 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.