Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure both the Deputy and the House that the resources for Ireland's emigrant groups will continue to be made available. On foot of a visit I made to a number of centres last autumn, I am satisfied that all these funds are being expended well. While I am conscious of the time, I note briefly that I was pleased to see reference in the President's state of the Union address to the matter of immigration reform. Work continues within the United States Administration to finalise the details and what now is needed is to give effect to the measures. I am satisfied, from assurances given, that this will take place this year.

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