Dara Ó Briain urges ex-pats to ‘give back’ by helping homeless

Comedian Dara Ó Briain has urged ex-pats to “give back” to help address the homeless crisis in Ireland, during a passionate speech at the Global Irish Economic Forum.

The Wicklow native, who now lives in the UK, used his wit to compare Ireland’s economy to a Mexican drama with ever-changing plots, which entertained those who had flown in from across the world to attend the forum in Dublin Castle.

However, he also addressed the issue of the rising number of homeless people on our streets, pointing out that not all sectors are benefiting from the reported economic upturn.