We need to reform our immigration system

Barack Obama’s ‘commonsense’ reforms to fix the ‘broken immigration system’ in the United States (Irish Examiner, May 23) stand in stark contrast to the lack of political leadership which has been shown on this issue by successive Irish governments.

While no doubt our politicians will be quick to claim credit for the US reforms and the hope offered to Irish undocumented, they should also look at the heartache caused by our own cumbersome and bureaucratic immigration system.

The failure to introduce a modern, efficient and transparent immigration system has not only let down migrants, but is also creating difficulties for Irish citizens and our country as a whole.