A business that assists would-be migrants to Australia claims that there has been a large jump in the number of workers moving to Australia. Migration.ie spokesperson Barry Dowling told the Irish Independent, “We deal with about 350 applications a month and we probably deal with about half the market for Australia”. The newspaper reports that… Continue reading Agency reports increase in Australia visas
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Is construction slowdown increasing emigration?
Irish tradespeople are moving to Australia and New Zealand in increasing numbers, according to a report in the Irish Examiner. Migration.ie spokesperson Edwina Shanahan says that about 4,000 Irish people moved to Australia and New Zealand in 2006. “There has been a steady overall increase, but particularly among tradespeople. For most, the main reason for moving… Continue reading Is construction slowdown increasing emigration?
Australia celebrates Paddy’s Day – without a government representative
The Irish in Australia will not be hosting a government minister this Saint Patrick’s Day. First Secretary Aidan Cronin of the Irish Embassy in Canberra said, “This year, for a variety of reasons, it has not been possible to send a minister to represent the Government. We would expect that there would be ministerial representation… Continue reading Australia celebrates Paddy’s Day – without a government representative
Australian groups awarded grants
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has announced over €100,000 in grants to several groups in Australia. The money is going to three Irish welfare centres and to Melbourne Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The Minister said: The Welfare Centres in Sydney and Melbourne are now taking on staff to develop their services. I am delighted to… Continue reading Australian groups awarded grants
Australia targets Ireland in global campaign for workers
Australia is holding an event in Dublin as part of a global campaign to attract 100,000 skilled workers to the country. Similar events are being held in Britain, the US and South America. The are targeting workers who are under 45, have good English, and have qualifications and/or work experience in several occupations in demand;… Continue reading Australia targets Ireland in global campaign for workers
Newspaper makes claims of prostitution in Australia
The Sunday Tribune reports that some Irish students have turned to prostitution to fund their travels. The papers claims that brothels across Australia, where prostitution is legal, are hiring Irish women under the age of 25. The paper featured an interview with a student from Galway who said that she turned to prostitution after learning… Continue reading Newspaper makes claims of prostitution in Australia