Gilmore: Noonan emigration comments 'misinterpreted'

The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he understands why people would have been offended by comments from Michael Noonan on emigration, but said they have been mis-interpreted.

Gilmore: Noonan emigration comments 'misinterpreted'

The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he understands why people would have been offended by comments from Michael Noonan on emigration, but said they have been mis-interpreted.

The Finance Minister is under fire for suggesting people were leaving Ireland for a "lifestyle choice".

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