Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2010
This bill proposes to reform the law regarding immigration and residence in Ireland. It is designed to replace all previous legislation. Under amendments proposed by the Minister of Justice, Equality and Law Reform civil partners will be treated the same as married couples in immigration law. Some concern has been raised about family reunification for same-sex couples where one partner is a non-EU national.
Read more about this topic: List Of Laws And Reports On LGBT Rights In Ireland
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