Sir, – I bet the 40 personalities in Ryan Tubridy's book about Irish emigrants who have done well in Britain have one thing in common (Home News, November 7th) – they all went over with enough money to get off to a good start.
The same cannot be said for all Irish emigrants, particularly those who must go soon after leaving school to improve their lifestyle prospects. Joe Foyle (Ocvtober 21st) estimated that about 75 per cent of current school-leavers must do that.
This is why politicians should stop dithering about Mr Foyle’s proposal that those in receipt of the Jobseeker’s Allowance be given €2,500 – that is, six months of the minimum allowance – to help them to get a good start abroad. – Yours, etc,
WILLIAM F DOYLE.
Kilquade.
Greystones.
Co Wicklow.