Emigration in IrelandEmigration crisis 2012

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Emigration Statistics

• 87,000 people emigrated Ireland in 2012.

• 36,000 were Irish nationals under the age of 25

• 150,000 young people have emigrated since 2008

• Irelands emigration is the highest recorded since 1990.

Government Response

• Back to Work Scheme ( over 23, out of work two years)

• FAS (job seekers allowance over 3 months)

• Jobbridge Scheme (internship for 6 to 9 months)

The Results

• Jobbridge scheme; to people the opportunity to gain experience and bridge the gap between study and the working world.

• 52% of finishers of the jobbridge scheme are now in paid employment. This is the most successful work placement programme in Europe.

• Fas; offers training and paid employment for various

job area ‘s.• Back to work scheme; is aimed at people receiving unemployment benefit for a long period of time.

Unemployment Rates 2012

Factors that affect emigration

• High unemployment

• Economic crisis

• Higher living costs

• Low quality jobs

• Highly skilled graduates leaving the country• To work in countries for lower skilled jobs• Working abroad expo gathers thousands

What the future holds?

• More foreign direct investment is needed

• More incentives for indigenous companies

• Lower taxes on small and medium companies

• More skilled jobs available for graduates

Opportunity

• This emigration crisis can be seen as a way to ensure the country is run in a more sustainable way

• Less dependent on foreign companies

• Exports have risen is recent times

• To support Irish companies in order to create Irish jobs and boost the economy

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