Just two days from now, 14-year-old Joseph Oyekanmi, his two brothers and his mother face deportation from their Dublin home. There is enormous concern in my constituency and in the area of Sandyford, Dundrum and Kilternan, where they have been living, where they have been integrating with the local community and where there has been a huge groundswell of support. Councillor Lettie McCarthy and I have been engaging on this matter. I have already made representations on behalf of the family to the justice Minister. Joseph is a pupil in Gonzaga, which is a school in my constituency. His brother Samuel also attends school there. They are involved with local sports clubs and are both talented athletes. Samuel is doing the leaving certificate. This is a family that are so well integrated. It is absolutely shameful to see them facing deportation. Former professional athlete David Gillick has sought help on their behalf. Five thousand people have signed a petition noting the immense positive contribution this family has already made to their community in Dublin. I appeal to the Taoiseach to enable them to stay here in Ireland, which is the country they have made their home and which they have already made such an important and positive contribution to.

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Thank you.

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I have.

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There has to be humanity-----

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