Cork TDs clash over emigration figures as housing crisis forces more young people abroad

Cork TDs Thomas Gould and Colm Burke clash over claims that over 150,000 young people have emigrated due to a worsening housing crisis

Colm Burke (pictured) took exception to a speech made by Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould at a housing rally in Cork where he told the crowd that 'Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have driven over 150,000 young people' out of the country. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A war of words has erupted between two Cork TDs over the number of people emigrating as the housing crisis continues to take its toll.

Colm Burke took exception to a speech made by Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould at a housing rally in Cork where he told the crowd that "Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have driven over 150,000 young people" out of the country.