Dr. Eddie Casey:

On migration, and I just had a look at this when the Deputy referred to this aspect, it is interesting. In terms of the migration flows, approximately 29,000 Irish nationals returned to live here in the timeframe covered by the 12 months of data up to April, whereas 27,600 left to live abroad. On balance, therefore, the flow is more inward than outward. Now, all types of questions will be posed concerning the income circumstances of the people leaving. On the whole, though, it looks like a picture where people are returning to Ireland, on balance.