Fianna Fáil leader hits out at Sinn Féin plan to register EU citizens during Tullamore visit

by Rebekah O'Reilly

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has criticised Sinn Fein's proposal for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens to register their presence in Ireland after a certain amount of time.

The Fianna Fail politician was in Tullamore yesterday, Thursday November 14, canvassing with General Election candidate Cllr Tony McCormack.

"That would be completely contrary to EU law - freedom of mobility is a pillar of the European Union, and they know that," said Martin.

"I presume Sinn Féin are not supporting a Brexit type of operation for Ireland."

It comes as Sinn Féin said it would review the possibility of Ireland requiring that EU and EEA citizens coming to the country register their presence “within a reasonable time period of arrival”.

The measure was included in the party’s immigration policy which was announced yesterday.

Whilst in Tullamore, Martin met with local shop owners on the main street of the town, and made a quick stop in Tyrrells Home Bakery to get his hands dirty.