Teachers are the latest profession to be in the emigrant spotlight, with the news that the Association of Teachers in Ireland has said that new teachers will be more likely to find work abroad. The Sunday Business Post says that 2,500 to 3,000 temporary or part-time teachers would have ordinarily expected to find full-time work… Continue reading Union highlights teachers’ emigration
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ITLG founder calls for high-level outreach to Irish abroad
A group of high-level Irish representatives should be gathered to reach out to the Irish diaspora to assist in economic development, says an Irish-American founder of the San Francisco-based Irish Technology Leadership Group. Tom McEnery, a former mayor of San Jose, is quoted in the Sunday Business Post as saying, It is now time to… Continue reading ITLG founder calls for high-level outreach to Irish abroad
US-based tech leaders support Irish business
The Irish Technology Leadership group, a San Francisco-based group of technology executives, are eager to lend their support to Ireland’s economy, according to an article in TechCentral.ie. John Hartnett, the group’s chair, told the publication that the Irish abroad can play a key role in dealing with the current economic crisis: “It’s not just an… Continue reading US-based tech leaders support Irish business
US news report highlights disillusionment of returned emigrants
The disillusionment of Irish emigrants who moved back home to take part in Ireland’s booming economy has been featured in on the CBS Evening News in the US. The three emigrants profiled include Brendan Landers, who wrote of his disappointment after returning from Canada in the Irish Times last month. He said that his website… Continue reading US news report highlights disillusionment of returned emigrants
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million journeys home every year, according to Garret Fitzgerald. The former Taoiseach made the statement in an article highlighting the extraordinary nature of Irish foreign travel. He highlights the following facts: In 2007, Irish people made 7.7 million trips abroad. Ireland attracts 4.5 million tourist a year. There are one million… Continue reading Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
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