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High Court asked to halt Dail vote on EU migration pact
Summary
The High Court has been asked by barrister Una McGurk SC to issue orders that would stop the Dáil and Seanad from voting on parts of the EU migration and asylum pact until a referendum is held. The application was presented to Mr Justice David Nolan on Wednesday. The pact includes measures such as enhanced screening, faster asylum processing, efficient returns for unsuccessful applicants, and a mechanism for financial contributions or relocation of asylum seekers. Ms McGurk seeks injunctions that would delay any vote in either house of the Oireachtas until a referendum determines the constitutionality of any ceding of sovereignty. The judge noted that the application had not been notified to the defendants in advance and said he would not make orders without hearing from the other sides. He was prepared, on an ex‑parte basis, to allow the applicant to serve short notice of the proceedings on the defendants.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High Court asked to halt Dail vote on EU migration pact. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2024-06-19 Publication
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- The High Court
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