emigration (people leaving). Second, a high proportion of those who have left are low-skilled and worked in construction where employment has more than halved. Construction, by its very nature, is a highly labour-intensive and low-productivity industry. Workers tend to be mobile, and emigration from this sector will not particularly dilute the quality of human capital… Continue reading Emigration won’t dilute human capital, says Davy analysis
“That’s what young people are entitled to do”: Tanaiste on emigration
Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan was questioned about emigration in a wide-ranging interview aired last night by BBC’s Hardtalk programme. Here is what she had to say: Questioner: For the first time in 15 or more years, there is net emigration in Ireland. Once again we see Irish people leaving… Continue reading “That’s what young people are entitled to do”: Tanaiste on emigration
Emigrants subject to taxation on Irish homes
Irish emigrants who keep a home in Ireland are subject to the taxation on non-principal homes. The tax of €200 is levied on most houses that are not occupied by their owners, although there are a number of exemptions. The charge does apply to overseas owners. The fact that emigrants must pay the tax was… Continue reading Emigrants subject to taxation on Irish homes
Spectre of forced emigration a reality, says opposition leader
The Mayo Advertiser quotes opposition leader Enda Kenny on emigration: Forced emigration is again a reality in County Mayo for an entire young generation. This spectre, which haunted Mayo for two centuries, is now back as a reality. That’s why I now receive text messages and emails from Australia, Canada, and the USA enquiring about… Continue reading Spectre of forced emigration a reality, says opposition leader
First Irish history of Missouri available on audio download
Following my post mentioning the first history ever written on the Irish of Vermont, I received a note from Mike O’Laughlin, an accomplished Irish-American genealogist and historian, who informed me he’s the author of the first book on the Irish of Missouri. Missouri Irish began life as a hardcover but is now available as an… Continue reading First Irish history of Missouri available on audio download
Government to help Irish in Barbados?
Will the Irish government come to the assistance of the so-called “Red Legs”, the descendents of Irish (as well as English and Scottish) people transported 400 years ago to Barbados to act as slaves? As many as 50,000 Irish people were transported to Barbados as slaves and indentured servants during Cromwell’s time; the community that… Continue reading Government to help Irish in Barbados?