Irish in US different to immigrants here, says Ahern
Speaking last week during a visit to Washington, Mr Ahern said the undocumented Irish were “entitled” to be in the US because they had put down roots and helped build the economy, despite the fact they were residing there illegally.
By contrast, Mr Ahern indicated that illegal immigrants in this country had no right to remain here. He was specifically referring to the Afghan asylum-seekers who mounted a sit-in protest and hunger strike at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
