Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is important to ensure the members of the Diaspora feel part of this development. Their views and ideas need to be taken on board. It is surprising that it is only a recent initiative because members of the Irish Diaspora always ask about home. They are willing to help out. The initiative has been slow in its initial phase but it has potential. However, this needs to be a long-term policy to be continued by future Governments. So many people consider themselves part of the Irish story and they want to help. There should be a role for these people in the future development of the economy.

See this speech in context