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Trump travel ban: Ireland reviews US immigration points | Trump travel ban: Ireland reviews US immigration points |
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A "complete review" of US immigration points in the Republic of Ireland has been announced by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny in the wake of Donald Trump's immigration ban. | A "complete review" of US immigration points in the Republic of Ireland has been announced by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Enda Kenny in the wake of Donald Trump's immigration ban. |
The order temporarily banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the US is being implemented at Dublin and Shannon airports. | The order temporarily banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the US is being implemented at Dublin and Shannon airports. |
They are among a small number of airports that offer US pre-clearance. | They are among a small number of airports that offer US pre-clearance. |
Mr Kenny said he "disagreed" with the travel ban. | Mr Kenny said he "disagreed" with the travel ban. |
"I will obviously say that to the president and vice president when I meet with them," he added. | "I will obviously say that to the president and vice president when I meet with them," he added. |
The Irish cabinet discussed the issue on Tuesday, with Mr Kenny informing the Irish parliament afterwards that it was very much in favour of retaining US pre-clearance. | |
He added he condemned torture and all breaches of human rights. | |
Micheál Martin, the leader of opposition party Fianna Fáil, told parliament that the travel ban was "wrong, dangerous and offends against the concept of human decency". | |
The ban bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the US for 90 days, or be issued an immigrant or non-immigrant visa. | The ban bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the US for 90 days, or be issued an immigrant or non-immigrant visa. |
US pre-clearance means that checks are carried out pre-departure and travellers are treated as domestic arrivals upon reaching the US. | US pre-clearance means that checks are carried out pre-departure and travellers are treated as domestic arrivals upon reaching the US. |
There has been one case of a person being refused pre-clearance to the US at Dublin Airport, the Irish transport department has confirmed. | There has been one case of a person being refused pre-clearance to the US at Dublin Airport, the Irish transport department has confirmed. |
Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan, who is set to travel for a series of pre-arranged meetings at Washington on Wednesday, said he "fundamentally disagrees" with President Trump's order. | Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan, who is set to travel for a series of pre-arranged meetings at Washington on Wednesday, said he "fundamentally disagrees" with President Trump's order. |
Mr Flanagan added that when he was in the US he would highlight difficulties it has caused to undocumented Irish citizens. | Mr Flanagan added that when he was in the US he would highlight difficulties it has caused to undocumented Irish citizens. |
The Irish minister for children, Katherine Zappone, called for an urgent review on Monday. | The Irish minister for children, Katherine Zappone, called for an urgent review on Monday. |
There have also been calls from members of the Irish parliament for Mr Kenny to boycott the annual invite to the White House for St Patrick's Day. | There have also been calls from members of the Irish parliament for Mr Kenny to boycott the annual invite to the White House for St Patrick's Day. |
The taoiseach traditionally presents the US president with a bowl of shamrocks during the event. | The taoiseach traditionally presents the US president with a bowl of shamrocks during the event. |
However, Mr Kenny said it was "more important now than ever before to speak face-to-face to the American president". | However, Mr Kenny said it was "more important now than ever before to speak face-to-face to the American president". |