The most significant event in the politics of immigration in the Republic of Ireland has been the 2004 Referendum that removed ‘jus soli’ constitutional rights to citizenship from Irish born children of immigrants. Constitutional definitions of Irishness narrowed at a time when the composition of Irish society had broadened significantly through immigration. The Referendum coincided with restrictions on welfare rights … Read More
Nationals/Non-Nationals: Immigration, Citizenship and Politics in the Republic of Ireland
Author(s): | Bryan Fanning and Fidele Mutwarasibo |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Online |
Publication Date: | 26 Mar 2007 |
Geographic Focus: | Ireland |
URL: | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01419870701217506#.UZOqK7WG1i4 |