Huge numbers coming to Ireland in the 12 months to April last, with 149,200 people immigrating here a 17 year high.
But there were also significant numbers going in the opposite direction. 69,000 people moving out of Ireland, bolstered in particular by a "strong outward flow" to Australia, according to the CSO. Shane discuss these numbers with Mairead Farrell, Sinn Fein TD for Galway West.
