The Immigration Reform Act of 2018

That Dáil Éireann:

Noting:

Comprehensive immigration reform is needed to build a more prosperous Ireland.

Unchecked immigration is a danger to our national security and economy.

The government must do everything within its power to protect the livelihoods of everyday Irish citizens.

Be it enacted by the Oireachtas as follows: Section I: Deportation Reform

(a) Immigrants who have come to Ireland illegally and lived here for less than 5 years shall be deported to their home country.

(b) Immigrants who have broken the law shall be tried as normal citizens, however, should they be found guilty of a crime where they would serve jail time of a year or more, they shall be deported to their home country as opposed to serving time in Irish prisons.

(c) Immigrants who have been unemployed for 5 years or more, with exceptions being granted on a case by case basis, shall be deported to their home country.

Section II: Immigration Reform

(a) Immigrants who wish to come to Ireland must be fluent in English, must have a place of residence in Ireland, must have a means of sustaining themselves in Ireland, and must have a valid visa.

(b) A points-based immigration system shall be implemented. This system shall place immigrants with skills in high demand at the top of the que.

(c) Businesses which sponsor foreign workers shall be tasked with notifying the government once said workers cease their employment.

Section III: Refugee Program Reform

(a) Ireland shall admit no more than 5,000 refugees annually.

(b) Refugees must provide evidence that they have come to Ireland for well-founded reasons, such as fear of persecution for being a specific race, sex, religion, nationality, or membership of a specific political or social group.

(c) Refugees currently residing in Ireland shall not fall subject to the new regulations imposed by this legislation.

Section IV: Title and Commencement

(a) This legislation shall come into commencement 60 days after its successful passage.

(b) This legislation may be cited as “The Immigration Reform Act of 2018.”

This bill was submitted by /u/ninjjadragon on behalf of Fine Gael

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