Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I welcome the fact that the Taoiseach is to address the Joint Houses of the US Congress in April or May. It is a great honour for him and indeed, for the country, and I wish him well.

In his various contacts, as regards both his address to Congress and his St. Patrick's Day visit, how does the Taoiseach intend to further explore possibilities for resolving the problems faced by the undocumented Irish in the United States? What are the principal messages he intends to convey in the address he will give to the Joint Houses? Does he intend to address the widespread concerns in this country over the economic situation, particularly as regards the manner in which economic developments in the US might impact on the Irish economy?

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