Emigration and Taoiseach’s absence
Fahey protests that the Taoiseach has left during a question on emigration, citing 16,000 young people leaving because of Government policies. The Ceann Comhairle repeatedly calls for order, while other Deputies and the Minister of State voice or acknowledge the protest.
On a point of order, does the Taoiseach not think it worth his while to stay during an important question on the question of emigration? If he does not, I do not want to put the question.
Comment on this
I shall leave the House if the Taoiseach thinks so little of young Irish people having to emigrate to Britain and the United States that he can walk out of this House when this important question is being taken. I do not want the question taken. It is totally unacceptable when 16,000 young people are leaving this country because of the Government's policies.
