Seanad debates
Tuesday, 1 April 2003
Employment Permits Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
I am aware of the number coming to this country; I know many of them. Senator Leyden said there were 5,000 Latvians here. Without them there would not be a mushroom industry. That industry is a huge element in our agricultural exports. I know one of those involved quite well. The industry could not survive without the Latvians who have made it their niche. They work hard and send money home. It is the same story again, history repeating itself. They are sending money home and helping their people. They work hard and the industry, in turn, contributes to Ireland's economic well being. While I respect Senator Leyden's right to say what he wishes, I do not agree with him.
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