is reacting to the global downturn by cutting its intake of migrants for the first time in ten years. The government said this week that it would reduce the number of work permits by about 14%, or 18,500. The government is removing bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers and electricians from the critical shortage list. Hairdressers and cooks… Continue reading Australia cuts visas for builders and manufacturing
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News report highlights costs of emigration
The Irish Independent has run a feature story on the costs associated with emigration, highlighting the visa fees and associated costs. It reports, for example, that the General Skilled Migration programme to Australia costs over €5,000 for the visa, for example, while Canada requires that a would-be emigrant show they have at least CA$10,833 (about… Continue reading News report highlights costs of emigration
Radio reports focus on emigrant destinations
RTE reporter Cian McCormack has done a four-part series on the station’s Morning Ireland radio show covering emigration to the US, Australia, Britain and Canada. To listen, visit RTE’s archives: Emigrating to the US in search of work – 3 March Australia still popular with Irish emigrants – 4 March Emigrating to Britain – 5… Continue reading Radio reports focus on emigrant destinations
Where can job seekers go now? asks Indo
As talk of emigration rises, the question of where Irish people can go to find work is of increasing relevance. An article in this weekend’s Irish Independent suggests any move should be made with caution. The newspaper notes that economic forecasts for traditional emigrant destinations are bleak, and with increasing mobility of other nationalities, Irish… Continue reading Where can job seekers go now? asks Indo
No escape from recession, says college student
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
Irish in Australia increasing, figures show
The number of Irish nationals coming to Australia is rising substantially, according to Department of Immigration figures reported in the Irish Echo. The figures show increasing numbers of people immigrating to Australia under working holiday visas, employer-sponsored 457 visas, permanent residency visas, and through the Family Migration stream. If current trends continue, 87,000 Irish nationals… Continue reading Irish in Australia increasing, figures show