Question 1

What does the Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Revokes Ireland's prior June 2024 approval for EU Migration and Asylum Pact legislative measures, making them no longer binding or applicable in the State. Requires Government to notify the EU Council and European Commission immediately after the Bill passes that designated measures no longer apply to Ireland. Invokes Ireland's opt-out right under Protocol 21 on the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice to withdraw from the specified EU migration legislation.

Question 2

What stage is the Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 25 Sep 2026, the Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026 was sponsored by Peadar Tóibín, and was introduced on 23 Sep 2026.

Withdrawal of the State from the Migration and Asylum Pact of the European Union Bill 2026

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