FF TD: Criticism of Noonan remarks on emigration 'unfair'

A Fianna Fáil TD has defended controversial remarks made by the Finance Minister Michael Noonan last week as to why people emigrate.

According to reports in the Irish Examiner, Fianna Fáil Limerick TD Niall Collins said Mr Noonan has been "wrongly portrayed" as an "uncaring individual" and does not deserve the criticism.