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Furious father accuses Irish PM of pushing his children to emigrate
As reported by Irish Central, a furious father of three has accused Irish PM Enda Kenny of pushing his kids and their generation to leave Ireland in search of employment.
Peadar Doyle, a native of Westmeath, confronted the state leader during his EU Fiscal Treaty referendum campaign in Athlone. Mr Doyle went face to face with the Prime...
3K Irish emigrating per month to UK, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand
As reported by Irish Central, the most recent report from Ireland’s Central Statistics office reveal that over 3,000 Irish people are emigrating from the country every month, the highest rate since the Famine.
Around 76,000 people emigrated from Ireland during the year leading up to April, which includes around 40,000 Irish nationals. In...
Irish President speaks about heartbreaking emigration rates
As reported by The Journal, Irish President Michael D Higgins gave a speech in New York, in which he called “heartbreaking” the return of Irish joblessness and mass emigration. The President stated that, with the aftermath of the financial crisis, there was a cycle of major challenges and strains.
Giving his speech at the Irish...
High volumes of Irish citizens still emigrating for improved opportunities
As reported by Work Permit, large volumes of Irish citizens are still emigrating to other nations, especially Australia, say official figures. Data from Australia's Department of Immigration and Citizenship show a 68% rise in the amount of visas given to Irish workers during the past 12 months—with 3,095 in 2011, a jump from 1,840 in 2010....
Irish immigrants settle in New Zealand in waves
As reported by Irish Central, New Zealand is now attracting waves of Irish emigrants who have found themselves in hard times at home. Of the over 40,000 people who left Ireland in 2011, nearly 2,000 now consider New Zealand home, while thousands more are still on their way.
But the emigrant generations of New Zealand have discovered...
Australian Immigration Minister criticises Training Minister
As reported by The West, Chris Bowen, Australian Immigration Minister, has criticised Training Minister Peter Collier for "making undeliverable promises” while attempting to entice 150,000 skilled workers from Ireland to WA.
Mr Bowen's reproach came after Ireland’s Government called Australia's visa requirements a "major...
Sociologist says countries with Irish immigrants should be taxed
As reported by the Irish Times, nations which benefit from Irish immigration should pay special taxes to Ireland in return, says sociologist Fr Micheál Mac Gréil SJ.
The sociologist/Jesuit priest addressed the yearly St Patrick’s Day pilgrimage event on Máméan, arguing that current emigration was a sign of a free flow of labour which...
US Senator Grassley blocks Irish and IT immigration bill
As reported by Irish Central, US Senator Charles Grassley (R, Iowa) is still blocking the passage of the E3 immigration bill for Ireland, as well as an IT bill for China, India along with higher quotas for Hispanics.
Senator Grassley had appeared likely to strike a deal with both the GOP and Democrats, but hopes for this seem to have...
Irish exodus continues sparking removal business boom
As reported by The Cork, the international removal companies of Ireland have seen demand for their services soaring as more and more people are forced to emigrate. Very few businesses actually benefit from rising jobless rates and the effects of recession, but the removal firms, which during the Celtic Tiger era transported the possessions of...
Ireland to New York emigration echoing early 20th century rates
As reported by Irish Central, with its dismal economy, Ireland is sending off more and more of its people each year. Emigration rates have increased every year since 2007’s end of the Celtic Tiger, as citizens seek out new horizons for better job opportunities.
According to The New York Post, hundreds of Irish workers have been arriving...
