Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2012
160 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has evaluated the recommendations from the Integration Centre’s Roadmap to Integration; if he intends to act on this report; if he intends to introduce any of the measures suggested in the roadmap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7385/12]
View answerI am aware of the report and recommendations produced by the Integration Centre, an independent, non-governmental organisation. Most of the recommendations made are relevant to Departments other than the Department of Justice and Equality. In so far as recommendations relevant to my Department are concerned, I have made changes, for example, new arrangements and procedures where the grant of citizenship is concerned, new arrangements for those wishing to establish businesses here, etc. which while not directly making the changes suggested by the Integration Centre, do represent changes for the better. The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill will also address issues raised in the report. I will continue to have regard to the recommendations as policy evolves.
