Hayes Denies Claims Youth Emigration Suits Government
A Government Minister has denied it suits the government to see young people emigrating. Yesterday the coalition was criticised by the OECD for not doing enough to tackle youth unemployment - a problem which has seen thousands leave the country in search of work abroad. Brian Hayes said that youth unemployment is a massive problem but that the government are willing to work with the OECD on tackling the issue. Audio: Minister Hayes said that while young people may be leaving, there are people returning to the country. Click the play button above to hear.
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