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Even those for the eight years

Paula Butterly

“It seems a little unfair, if they have chosen to stay here to study and then contribute to society, that we would not recognise those years.”

Paula ButterlyTD for Louth · 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.