Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I support Senator Ó Murchú's call for the Minister, Deputy Ó Cúiv, to come before the House to discuss the issue of Irish emigrants. I note he is quoted today as saying that it is payback time for these emigrants and that many of them are worse off in their host countries than they would be here. I would like the Minister to explain what the Government is doing to support those emigrants, particularly those who would like to return here but are prohibited from doing so because of the cost of housing. What is done to ensure the availability of housing for emigrants who wish to return to Ireland?