The Taoiseach’s been praised for appointing an envoy to the US Congress to work on the issue of the undocumented Irish in the United States.
Waterford Deputy John Deasy is taking up the role and will work with the Embassy in Washington DC under the leadership of the Irish Ambassdor to the US.
Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh says the appointment shows how determined the Government is to get to grips with the issue as a priority.
