As thousands of emigrants began arriving back in the west of Ireland, there are warnings that job prospects in Britain have never looked bleaker and impassioned appeals to the government to take radical action to keep our young people at home.
Report shows Ryanair aircraft arriving at Knock Airport in Mayo.
Knock Airport.
Passengers disembarking from the aircraft.
Interview with Tina Browne, who is from Swinford, but now lives in London, on the advantage of arriving at Knock Airport.
Interview with Nicky McLaren, who is from Ballina, but now lives in London, on the joy of being home for Christmas.
Passengers disembarking from aircraft.
Interview with Mary McGloin, who is from Sligo, but now lives in London, on how tough life in London has gotten as regards the job market.
Interview with Michael Morley, who is from Ballyhaunis, but now lives London, on how the job market in London has slowed down.
Families greeting each other at the airport.
Interview with Carmel McHale, from Charlestown, on the emigration problem.
Interview with Jim McHale, who is from Charlestown, but now lives in London, on being home for Christmas.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
