Ned O'Sullivan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is both the documented and undocumented Irish as well as the wider diaspora. No other nation has such potential at its disposal in the wealth of talent we have in every corner of the globe. It is vital that we are seen to appreciate, acknowledge and cherish that fact. I am sure the Leader will join me in sending our good wishes from the House and all Members to our Irish-born and diaspora emigrant population, in particular as the great week of St. Patrick approaches.