Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In recent months public debate in Ireland has focused on a number of issues but the issues of unemployment and emigration, which are obviously enormous problems, have not been given the attention they deserve. I ask that provision be made in the schedule for a special debate on unemployment and emigration before we rise for the summer. These issues deserve a special debate because they are still hugely problematic. While unemployment may have stabilised, more must be done and new jobs must be delivered. In that context, I call for a special debate-----

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