Minister hails US Senate's immigration move

Today’s US Senate decision to fast-track new immigration measures is an important and positive step, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has said.

Minister hails US Senate's immigration move
Wed, 24 May, 2006 - 21:04
1

Today’s US Senate decision to fast-track new immigration measures is an important and positive step, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has said.

Senators approved measures that give illegal Irish immigrants a chance to gain eventual US citizenship.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

Graham Linehan court case Graham Linehan says he may never come back to Britain after arrest
Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role' Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Strike action by school secretaries and caretakers suspended for fresh WRC talks Strike action by school secretaries and caretakers suspended for fresh WRC talks
CourtsHeathrowPlace: USPlace: WashingtonPlace: IrelandPerson: MinisterPerson: Minister for Foreign AffairsPerson: Dermot AhernPerson: SenatorsPerson: AhernPerson: Chuck HagelPerson: Mel MartinezPerson: Niall O’DowdPerson: Grant LallyPerson: KennedyPerson: McCainPerson: Arlen SpecterPerson: Senator John McCainPerson: Senator Chuck HagelPerson: Senator Lindsey GrahamPerson: Senator Pat LeahyOrganisation: US SenateOrganisation: House of RepresentativesOrganisation: Irish Lobby for Immigration ReformOrganisation: Senate Judiciary CommitteeOrganisation: House Friends of Ireland Group
<p>Crowds of pro-Palestine protesters march through Belfast city centre on Saturday (Grainne Ni Aodha/PA)</p>

Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across the country

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited