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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 on Monday.
"I will obviously say that to the president and vice president when I meet with them," he added. However, he said that the Irish cabinet was very much in favour of retaining US pre-clearance facilities.
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 that he condemned torture and all breaches of human rights.
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".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. It is understood a report will be published on the issue, possibly within a week.
The ban bars citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the US for 90 days, or be issued with 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. Mr Kenny clarified that the man was a foreign national who was lawfully living and working in the Republic.
Mr Flanagan added that when he was in the US he would highlight difficulties it has caused to undocumented Irish citizens. Mr Kenny also confirmed to the Irish cabinet that he would be going to the White House on St Patrick's Day.
The Irish minister for children, Katherine Zappone, called for an urgent review on Monday. There have been calls from members of the Irish parliament for Mr Kenny to boycott the annual event.
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.
The taoiseach traditionally presents the US president with a bowl of shamrocks during the event. However, Mr Kenny said he would go and it was agreed he would outline the government's position that it did not support President Trump's restrictions on refugees.
However, Mr Kenny said it was "more important now than ever before to speak face-to-face to the American president".