The veteran Monaghan County Councillor has been an outspoken critic of the government's immigration policy saying it's not fit for purpose.

Taoiseach insists the Government are not carrying out "border patrols" since an open border is a hard-won advantage of Brexit.

Mr Ahern said the future certainly looks bright for the area.

Acknowledging immigration is an issue this side of the border, Senator O'Reilly, said the UK's Rwanda policy "won't stand the test of time".

The Tánaiste has told the Northern Ireland secretary that Gardaí will not be sent to police the border.

The Cavan-Monaghan TD said there was "no planning whatsoever" by the Government.

Seamus Treanor claimed that "ISIS is using Ireland as a sanctuary".

Seamus Coyle says the Bill would "undermine the Good Friday Agreement" and the Common Travel Area.