Jim Higgins (Fine Gael)

I concur wholeheartedly with the comments of Senators O'Toole and Ryan on the issue of asylum seekers, particularly in respect of the young 18 year old who was deported over night back to a country where he has no roots, despite the fact that he is deemed to be ofNigerian origin.

Last week there was a celebration of Ireland and Irishness all over the world. The main celebrants were the millions of Irish people and their descendants who were not able to earn a living in this country and who were thus forced to emigrate.