Gabrielle McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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The witness spoke about the duty to bring home our Irish to work. My question to both witnesses is, has either of them ever had to emigrate during a recession for work, has anyone in their families ever had to or do they know people who have done so?

I must say I find the tone of the opening statement absolutely atrocious. Calling people illegals and using all of those terms just sounds terrible. These are human beings. I think the whole tone is obnoxious and I have no problem saying it through the Chair. I would love if the witnesses could answer my question.