3. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Taoiseach for an update regarding the programme for Government. [71593/25]

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The programme for Government commits that the Government will work to facilitate an easier return to Ireland for emigrants, including reciprocal driving licence arrangements with the USA, Australia and Canada and the creation of a one-stop shop to support and assist with obtaining PPS numbers and other administrative issues. As the Taoiseach knows, we need some of our Irish citizens to come back and contribute to the labour force in critical areas such as construction and housing, the healthcare sector, pharmaceuticals, IT and so on. We need to make it easier for Irish emigrants to come home and contribute to the labour force. We all have examples of people who have found it difficult to engage with services here when they come home, whether that is obtaining a driver's license or PPS number or dealing with social welfare. A one-stop shop is critical. I ask the Taoiseach to ensure that gets up and running as soon as possible.

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