Patterns Of Migration Ireland Flashcards
1
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Immigration 1990 - 2008
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Rapid economic growth -celtic tiger - Labour shortage
Demand for skilled and unskilled labour in construction, health and IT industries
Immigrants mostly from eastern Europe
Asylum seekers mostly from Africa
Current population 4.6 million
Outmigration has returned due to economic recession
2
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Emigration
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Emigration-people leaving an area
2008 - 2014 recession - global - Jobs were lost
Young educated people emigrated to Canada and Australia- 30,000 2016
Brain Drain -skilled and educated
Skill shortage in certain areas like construction as the economy is growing
Young people - low marriages-birth rates are affected
Less people spending, paying taxes, less money to invest in services and facilities
