With Reen at the helm, we can look ahead with a sense of confidence

EMIGRATION is again one of the biggest problems facing this country.

The prospects for most people in their 20s would not seem that great, but, of course, it has happened so many times already that we should have learned to deal with and exploit emigration.

The biggest exodus from this country began after the Great Famine. Our emigrants are now much better educated. Many have third level degrees, and this is in a sense a dreadful waste of resources. Employers in other countries are reaping the benefits, but there are also tangible benefits for this country.