The Irish Times has carried a number of articles in the last week highlighting the perspectives of emigrants. On Friday, two young, recent emigrants wrote of their experiences. Paul Bradfield wrote that he is moving for an unpaid internship in The Hague, and hopes that employment will follow. Here are a few excerpts: I went… Continue reading No choice but to emigrate, young people tell Irish Times
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Emigration won’t dilute human capital, says Davy analysis
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
The budget, young people and emigration: the word from Twitter
It was heartbreaking to watch the Twitter feed while listening to last week’s budget speech from Finance Minister Brian Lenihan. In the last decade, the government has done so much to redress the omissions of the past regarding Ireland’s relationship with the diaspora. Since the publication of the Task Force Report on Policy Regarding Emigration… Continue reading The budget, young people and emigration: the word from Twitter