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
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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
Will emigration lead us down economic vortex?
In Ireland, it’s probably most common to think of emigration as an economic release valve. It lowers the unemployment rate, cuts the costs of social welfare, and siphons off the kind of economic pressure that in other societies might result in popular revolt. Historically, emigration is seen as a result of our poor economic situation,… Continue reading Will emigration lead us down economic vortex?
Cut emigrant services by €1 million, says An Bord Snip
A group examining public spending in the light of the crisis in the Irish economy has recommended a number of cuts that would affect services to the Irish abroad. The group, popularly known as “An Bord Snip”, released its report yesterday. The report recommends cuts in emigrant services of one million euro. The Department of… Continue reading Cut emigrant services by €1 million, says An Bord Snip
Taoiseach discusses US-Irish relations, immigration reform, North, economy with US delegation
The Taoiseach held talks yesterday with the visiting US Congressional delegation led by Richie Neal, Chair of the Friends of Ireland. Also on the delegation are: Rep Tim Murphy, from Pennsylvania Rep Donald Payne, from New Jersey Rep Luis Gutierrez, from Illinois Rep Mike Doyle, from Pennsylvania Rep Tim Holden, from Pennsylvania Rep Nydia Velazquez,… Continue reading Taoiseach discusses US-Irish relations, immigration reform, North, economy with US delegation
Unemployment rate at 10.2% – CSO
Ireland’s official unemployment rate is 10.2%, the highest since 1997; this is the highest since 1997. There were 158,500 fewer jobs in the year ending March, a 7.5% fall in employment, with construction industry employment falling by 28.6%. There were 1,965,600 people employed in Ireland in the first three months of 2009, with 222,900 unemployed.… Continue reading Unemployment rate at 10.2% – CSO