'New Irish' who want to work could help horticulture sector

Seasonal workers are critical to agriculture and horticulture in the role they play in harvesting, planting, packing, Seanad told

Seanad debate hears it is bizarre to have people in rooms and facilities around the country while there is a shortage of workers.

Asylum-seekers and refugees could ease labour shortages in farming and related sectors, the Government was told during a debate in the Seanad.

Senator Joe O’Reilly asked why it took so long to get “our new Irish” who want to work in the system into the workforce in areas like the horticulture sector.