Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have a similar question. Since the number of citizens travelling abroad has increased, there are further demands on the consular service. Has the Tánaiste noticed an increase in the number of requests for assistance by those who have been forced to emigrate as opposed to those on holiday abroad?

With regard to the supports for Irish emigrants, do we fund or support the emigrant service by bringing people home permanently? I refer not only to people in distress but also to those who wish to return here to live?