“Talent, Competitiveness and Migration” has just been published by the Transatlantic Council on Migration. The publishers say: As the global economic crisis ripples across the financial, political and social landscape, it is leaving its mark on international migration. The recession, hailed as the worst since the Great Depression, is impacting the scope and pace of… Continue reading “Talent, Competitiveness, and Migration” focuses on policy issues
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“I never thought I’d have to leave”, says 23-year-old London-based emigrant
A quick, disturbing vignette excerpted from Olivia O’Leary’s “Viewpoint” article on the BBC website. For James Mooney, 23, and his generation, the crash is particularly galling. While Mr Mooney was studying to be a surveyor, his lecturer told them they would all be millionaires by the time they were 35, such was the construction and… Continue reading “I never thought I’d have to leave”, says 23-year-old London-based emigrant
“All it will take is a good job” – NZ journalist tells emigrant’s story
The New Zealand Herald carries an interesting article on the Irish economy that has some particularly moving words about emigration. Journalist Ruaridh Nicoll tells the story of Michael Dermody, a 25-year-old Kilkenny man bound for Perth, Australia. Dermody tells the journalist, “A couple of years ago, I might have known two people in the whole… Continue reading “All it will take is a good job” – NZ journalist tells emigrant’s story
Recruiters warn of brain drain
Brain drain will spread across the economy in the next few years, according to recruitment experts interviewed in the Irish Independent. A recruiter with Merc Partners claims that caps on banker remuneration may “lead to a brain drain of bank executives. The cap also makes it very difficult to attract talent from outside Ireland.” A… Continue reading Recruiters warn of brain drain
ESRI predicts 17% unemployment next year
The Economic and Social Reseaerch Institute is predicting unemployment reaching 15% by the end of this year before peaking at 17% next year. The organisation is estimating emigration figures will be 60,000 over the next two years. The Irish Independent notes that the organisations cautions, “It would be wrong to call that a forecast. It… Continue reading ESRI predicts 17% unemployment next year
Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on growth, relationship
The government is inviting leading Irish and Irish-connected individuals from around the world to attend the inaugural Global Irish Economic Forum on September 18-20. The planned conference, which will be held at Farmleigh in Dublin, is the latest in a series of events aimed at harnessing the economic power of the global Irish community. Minister… Continue reading Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on growth, relationship