Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. Barrett for that. It was very interesting. Dealing with all these issues is very challenging. I will ask one question, after which I will hand over to the Fine Gael group. Professor John FitzGerald, who was here some time ago, stressed the issues relating to education and the fact that although a significant cohort of those who wish to attain a third level qualification go to Britain to do so, the big problem is that a significant number of them do not return to the North to work.

He made the point that if they could be attracted back to work, it could make a significant difference to what is happening up there. I do not know if our guests have any view on that.