Cycles of Immigration Flashcards
What are the key factors influencing Ireland’s immigration trends in recent years?
Ireland’s immigration trends are shaped by economic growth, EU freedom of movement, labor shortages, asylum policies, and demographic shifts, including an increasing number of international students and skilled workers.
What were the key factors contributing to Ireland’s economic success in the 1990s?
European Structural Funds, Social Partnership Agreements, Investment in Education, and Single Market Integration.
How did Ireland attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
By promoting itself as a business-friendly environment with a low corporate tax rate of 12.5% and a skilled englsih speaking workforce.
How many new jobs were created in Ireland between 1992 and 2008?
943k
What was the unemployment rate in Ireland in 2000 compared to the 1980s?
It decreased from 20% in the 1980s to 5% in 2000 ( a redundant number )
What were the main sources of workers to fill job vacancies in the 1990s and 2000s?
Returning emigrants, increased female workforce participation, and foreign workers.
How did Ireland recruit foreign workers to meet labour shortages?
Through initiatives like “Jobs Ireland” and targeted recruitment from countries such as the Philippines, India, and South Africa.
What was Ireland’s policy on labour migration after the 2004 EU enlargement?
Ireland immediately opened its labour market to workers from EU-10 countries, without a transition period. It was one of three countries to not place any restrictions on Eastern European countries (along with UK and Sweden).
However there was restrictions on Romanian and Bulgarian workers when they joined in 2007.
Which nationality formed the largest migrant group in Ireland after the 2004 EU enlargement?
Polish workers, with approximately 200,000 arriving in Ireland.
What were the main consequences of the 2008 financial crisis on Ireland’s economy?
Over 100,000 direct job losses and 250,000 indirect job losses, banking collapse, public spending cuts, and the collapse of the construction industry.
When did Ireland become a net immigration country?
1996
What percentage of Ireland’s population was non-Irish in 2002 and 2006?
11% in 2002 and 14.7% in 2006.
Which nationalities formed the largest non-Irish groups in Ireland in 2011?
Polish (2.7%) and UK nationals (2.5%).
How has religious diversity changed in Ireland?
The percentage of Roman Catholics fell to 69% in 2022, while the number of people with no religion increased to over 14%.
Has covid changed the net migration of Ireland?
Yes, COVID-19 initially reduced immigration to Ireland due to travel restrictions and economic uncertainty. However, as restrictions lifted, immigration rebounded, particularly from non-EU countries. Additionally, Brexit also contributed to an increase in migration to Ireland, making it a more attractive destination.
