The Longford Westmeath TD is a candidate in the General Election.
'Immigration is a key part in supporting our economy'.
That's according to Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy who is a candidate in the general election.
He is prioritising integration measures so communities concerns are heard and answered when additional people come in.
The Fianna Fail TD was first elected to the Dail in 2011, having previously served on Westmeath County Council from 2004 for seven years.
Deputy Troy says Fianna Fail is proposing as a party to establish a new department to deal with unlegislated asylum seekers: