There’s no escape from the recession, writes a Dublin City University student in “The College View”, a campus publication. Sabrina Ryan notes that, “Emigration has been a dominant factor in Irish society over the past four centuries for many reasons including famine, job opportunity and more recently for the experience.“ That may be changing, she… Continue reading No escape from recession, says college student
Category: Latest News
Car hire hikes affect emigrants home for holidays
Car rental companies have once again come under criticism for doubling and trebling their rates over the Christmas holidays, in a move that disproportionately affects emigrants returning home to visit relations. The Irish Independent reports that most firms are at least doubling their early December rates for Christmas week. The largest hikes are for small… Continue reading Car hire hikes affect emigrants home for holidays
Unemployment hits 7.8%
The latest unemployment figures show that unemployment rose sharply last month, as the CSO estimates the unemployment rate has hit 7.8%, up from 6.3% at the end of the third quarter. The number of people joining the Live Register rose by nearly 17,000 – this is the largest increase yet. The vast majority of those… Continue reading Unemployment hits 7.8%
Fulbright scholar for UCC’s Diaspora studies MA
A noted historian who has done important work on the Irish diaspora has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar and will lecture in spring 2009 at University College, Cork. William H. Mulligan, Jr. is professor of history at Murray State University. He will work with UCC to develop and promote their new master’s degree programme… Continue reading Fulbright scholar for UCC’s Diaspora studies MA
Homecoming Scotland welcomes Scottish diaspora
Deomonstrating the increasing efforts of nations to reach out to their global communities, Scotland is welcoming home its diaspora this year with a series of events comprising “Homecoming Scotland”. It’s Scotland’s first-ever “homecoming year”, and organisers are celebrating poet Robbie Burn’s 250th birthday as a focal point. They are also highlighting “some of Scotland’s great… Continue reading Homecoming Scotland welcomes Scottish diaspora
New immigrants have better emigration options, claims “Economist” mag
Irish unemployment could be reduced by a percentage point with the emigration of 20,000 workers, says a report in the Economist. The report speculates that emigration is most likely to affect the 15% of the population that is non-national – mainly due to enhanced opportunities in the home countries of eastern Europeans, and declining economies… Continue reading New immigrants have better emigration options, claims “Economist” mag