Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan was questioned about emigration in a wide-ranging interview aired last night by BBC’s Hardtalk programme. Here is what she had to say: Questioner: For the first time in 15 or more years, there is net emigration in Ireland. Once again we see Irish people leaving… Continue reading “That’s what young people are entitled to do”: Tanaiste on emigration
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Spectre of forced emigration a reality, says opposition leader
The Mayo Advertiser quotes opposition leader Enda Kenny on emigration: Forced emigration is again a reality in County Mayo for an entire young generation. This spectre, which haunted Mayo for two centuries, is now back as a reality. That’s why I now receive text messages and emails from Australia, Canada, and the USA enquiring about… Continue reading Spectre of forced emigration a reality, says opposition leader