Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that the Government is entitled to come to whatever conclusion it wishes and if it decides to opt into all the propositions, that is the evaluation the Government has made. However, people would be surprised that no consideration was given to selectively choosing that some might be in Ireland's interest and some might not. Simply, I do not believe that is a wise approach.

I have two final questions to ask. I think I know the answers but it is important to put them on record. The Minister spoke about shortening applications. At this time, there is nothing in legislation to prevent the Government shortening the processing times or from engaging in resettlement or accepting programme refugees.