Mayo TD Paul Lawless has criticised the EU Migration Pact and called for the new Dáil to vote on it before it takes effect at the end of June.
The Aontú TD, who was not in the previous parliament, said the pact was passed in 2024 by a narrow margin of just seven votes.
He argued that the newly elected Dáil should have the chance to debate and vote on the agreement, which he believes has major implications for migration policy, national sovereignty, and public services.
Lawless stated that while a referendum would be ideal, the current Dáil must at minimum be allowed to reconsider the pact. “The Dáil, not the EU, should set our migration rules,” he said. “The pact infringes on our sovereignty.”
He raised concerns about potential obligations on Ireland to accept more migrants or provide funding, uncertain costs to the State, and pressures on housing, healthcare, and other services — particularly given Ireland’s economic profile. He also called for greater flexibility on other EU commitments, such as climate targets.
Lawless concluded that newly elected TDs should be given a say before the pact comes into force.
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