Great to be out canvassing in Kingswood this morning, speaking with residents about Budget 2027.
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A number of meetings on a variety of local issues today here in Dublin South West.
If I can ever be of assistance please email me at colm.brophy@oireachtas.ie
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As Minister for Migration, my priority is a more efficient system, and I am glad to have secured a number of allocations as part of Budget 2027 to ensure it is well-resourced while also delivering value for money.
• €680M+ saved in Ukrainian and IPAS accommodation systems
• €10.9M for migrant & community integration initiatives
• €10M for the Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals to accelerate appeals processing
• €9.5M for Immigration & International Protection Programmes, including enhanced enforcement for the removal of individuals without a legal right to remain
• Additional staffing & resources across the immigration system to deliver faster processing times
#Budget2027 #Immigration #Integration #Community #Ireland
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Budget 2027 🇮🇪
Supporting working people and families, cutting everyday costs, backing older people, carers and people with disabilities, and investing in homes, infrastructure and public services.
A Budget focused on helping people get ahead while protecting Ireland’s finances for the future.
#Budget2027 #FineGael #WorkingFamilies #CostOfLiving #Housing
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🛴 New e-scooter legislation is now in effect.
From today 2nd October 2026, the Government’s new rules mean under 18s cannot use e-scooters, while helmets and high-vis clothing are mandatory for users.
A significant change to how e-scooters are regulated in Ireland and one that will affect young people, families and communities across the country.
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Great to represent the Government at the Credentials Ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday.
It was a pleasure to meet the new Ambassadors of Latvia, Sweden and Estonia as they presented their credentials to President Catherine Connolly Catherine Connolly.
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Childcare availability and affordability is easily one of the most common issues people raise with me every week. That’s why today’s news is a massive win for Dublin South West. Airton Road in Tallaght has just been announced as one of the proposed locations for seven new State-led early learning and childcare projects throughout the country.
Integrated directly into a new affordable housing development, this facility will provide essential childcare places for local families. Detailed developmental work is already underway, and further locations will be selected nationwide to roll out thousands of places across the country up to 2030.
This State-led model is an unprecedented move to tackle the issue of childcare head-on, and I look forward to seeing these places delivered for families in in Dublin South West.
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Today I addressed the EUAA’s State of Asylum Conference in Malta, joining policymakers and experts from across Europe to discuss the implementation of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Ireland is committed to a migration system that is fair, effective and properly managed, while ensuring that those who genuinely need international protection receive it.
As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU, it is important that we work closely with our European partners to make the Pact work effectively in practice.
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