Friendship-making: Exploring Network Formations through the Narratives of Irish Highly Qualified Migrants in Britain

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Abstract The paper, drawing on narrative analysis of qualitative research with Irish highly qualified migrants in Britain, examines the processes of friendship-making in contexts of mobility. In so doing, I consider what stories of making new friends in new places, reveal about interconnections between selection opportunities but also obstacles, as well as the role of preferences and shared interests. My … Read More

Author(s):Louise Ryan
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:11 Mar 2015
URL:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1369183X.2015.1015409
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Approaches and Tools used by Member States to Identify Labour Market Needs: EMN Inform


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The way that Member States apply tools such as labour market tests, shortage lists and quotas is highly specific to their Member State and reflects national priorities and practices. The extent to which these are effective in meeting labour market demand through migration, and the lessons to be learned and shared, would contribute to better understanding of the potential of … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:05 Dec 2013
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Intra-EU Mobility of Third-Country Nationals: EMN Synthesis Report

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Abstract The study provides an overview of current mobility provisions within the EU acquis to encourage the intra-EU mobility of third-country nationals and to explore also the national rules in place that regulate such movements. It also aims to identify the key issues on intra-EU mobility for third-country nationals as perceived by the different Member States, in particular the challenges/barriers … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Aug 2013
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Intra-EU Mobility of Third-Country Nationals: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform is based on the findings of the EMN Study on “Intra-EU mobility of third-country nationals”, informed by National Reports from 21 Member States. This study aims, firstly, to provide an initial overview of current mobility provisions within the EU acquis to encourage the intra-EU mobility of third-country nationals and to explore also the national rules in place … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Jul 2013
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Intra-EU Mobility of Third-Country Nationals: Ireland

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Abstract This study, compiled according to commonly agreed specifications, provides an overview of the key issues and challenges that are apparent in relation to the intra-EU mobility of third-country nationals to and from Ireland. The intra-EU mobility of third-country national workers is an area that has received little policy attention in Ireland. The Irish immigration system does not actively facilitate … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:21 Mar 2013
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0350 4
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Migrants and the Irish Economy


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This report provides an analysis of the many benefits migrants bring to the Irish Economy. Key arguments in the report include that without the launguages and skills provided by migrants the multinational sector in Ireland would not be nearly as strong, and also that there is little evidence of welfare tourism or abuse. These alongside a number of recommendations provide … Read More

Author(s):Jim Power (Economist) and Péter Szlovák (The Integration Centre)
Publisher:The Integration Centre
Publication Date:26 Oct 2012
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://www.integrationcentre.ie/getattachment/b3adea11-a0f7-4983-86b1-480265e51497/Migrants-and-the-Irish-Economy.aspx
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Satisfying Labour Demand through Migration: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform presents summary findings of the EMN’s Satisfying Labour Demand thorugh Migration study, with contributions from 23 EU Member States. The findings address labour market needs and shortages and the extent to which these strategies draw upon migrant workers to address such needs. Satisfying Labour Demand Through Migration: Ireland Satisfying Labour Demand Through Migration: EMN Synthesis Report

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Oct 2011
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Temporary and Circular Migration: Ireland

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Abstract The current study is intended to promote understanding of temporary and circular migration by Third Country nationals to Ireland. Most migration policy development in Ireland has been related to migration that is ultimately viewed as temporary. Ireland’s policy decision to prioritise migration from the enlarged EU in 2004 facilitated the entry of workers to a tight labour market. Emigration … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:27 Jul 2011
Reference Period:01 May 2004 to 31 Jan 2011
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Satisfying Labour Demand through Migration: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study explores national strategies adopted by EU Member States for addressing labour market needs and shortages and the extent to which these strategies draw upon migrant workers to address such needs.  The study also examines whether the recent economic downturn and recovery have led to any changes to these strategies to satisfy labour demand through migration. This Synthesis … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:European Migration Network
Publication Date:15 Jun 2011
Reference Period:01 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2010
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Satisfying Labour Demand Through Migration: Ireland

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Abstract The current study investigates Ireland’s approach to satisfying labour and skills demand through migration in the period 2004-2010. The emphasis is on non-EU economic immigration but information is also provided on EU immigration where relevant. Policy information and data is provided on economic migrants, where relevant divided into highly skilled, skilled and low skilled workers. Ireland’s policy on labour … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:19 Nov 2010
Reference Period:01 Jan 2004 to 31 Mar 2010
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0308 5
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Organisation of Asylum and Migration Policies in the EU Member States: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study provides an overview of the organisation of asylum and migration policies in the EU Member States. This includes inter alia the institutional context, the Ministries involved, basic laws and regulations and other organisations dealing with immigrants. The study concerns only the organisation of asylum and migration policies related to third country nationals from outside the EU. The … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security
Publication Date:01 Aug 2010
Reference Period:01 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2008
Geographic Focus:European Union
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How reliable is the Quarterly National Household Survey for Migration Research?


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Much research has been conducted on immigration into Ireland in recent years using data from the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS), the official source for labour market data in Ireland. As it is known that the QNHS undercounts immigrants, a concern exists over whether the profile of immigrants being provided is accurate. For example, QNHS-based research has shown that immigrants … Read More

Author(s):Alan Barrett and Eilish Kelly (ESRI)
Publisher:Economic and Social Studies
Publication Date:31 Dec 2008
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://hdl.handle.net/2262/59021
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The Earnings of Immigrants in Ireland: Results from the 2005 EU Survey of Income and Living Conditions

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This paper has three objectives. First, a review of the developing body of work on the economics of immigration in Ireland is provided. Second, the analysis undertaken by Barrett and McCarthy (2007) of earnings of immigrants in Ireland is updated. Third, the earnings of immigrant women are assessed to see if they experience a “double disadvantage”. Among other findings, the … Read More

Author(s):Alan Barrett (ESRI) and Yvonne McCarthy (Central Bank)
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:20 Dec 2007
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third Country Highly-Skilled Workers in the EU: EMN Synthesis Report


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This EMN synthesis report summarises and compares, within a European perspective, the findings from studies completed by eleven National Contact Points (Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom) on the conditions of entry and residence of third country highly-skilled workers in the EU. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security, European Commission
Publication Date:01 May 2007
Reference Period:01 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2006
Geographic Focus:European Union
ISBN:9789279077982
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Black African Women in the Irish Labour Market

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This study explores the experiences of migrant African women in Ireland accessing and participating in the labour market. This small scale study conducted on behalf of AkiDwA – the African Womenʼs Network – shows that while migrant African women tend to be highly educated, they are often over-qualified for the jobs they can access. The study shows that many migrant … Read More

Author(s):Florence M. Hegarty
Publisher:AkiDwa
Publication Date:01 Mar 2007
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Conditions of Entry and Residence of Third Country Highly-Skilled Workers in Ireland

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Abstract Data from the QNHS are used to show the numbers of workers employed in highly skilled occupations between 2000 – 2005, categorised by Irish, EU15, EU10 and non-EU nationality. The report outlines the employment permits system for highly skilled workers that was in place prior to 2007. The rights and obligations of highly skilled workers are considered. Along with all … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn and Philip J. O'Connell
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:23 Feb 2007
Reference Period:01 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2005
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Managed Migration and the Labour Market – The Health Sector: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract The objective of the EMN study was to contribute to the development of appropriate policies on labour migration for the health sector, by presenting an overview of the current situation and needs in the participating Member States (Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Sweden, the Netherlands and United Kingdom) in a comparative manner. This report identifies that … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Nov 2006
Geographic Focus:European Union
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Managed Migration and the Labour Market – The Health Sector in Ireland

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Abstract The current study aims to investigate managed migration and the labour market in relation to the health sector in Ireland. The focus of the report is on the following areas: medicine, nursing, dentistry, dental nursing, psychology, nursing and midwifery, physiotherapy, pharmacy and chiropody/podiatry. The study identifies that immigration has contributed substantially to increased numbers of persons employed in medicine … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:04 Jul 2006
Reference Period:04 Jul 2006 to 01 Jan 2020
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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The Labour Market Characteristics and Labour Market Impacts of Immigrants in Ireland

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The purpose of this paper is twofold. We first produce a labour market profile of non-Irish immigrants who arrived in Ireland in the ten years to 2003. We then go on to use the labour market profile in estimating the impact of immigration (non-Irish) on the Irish labour market. Immigrants are shown to be a highly educated group. However, they … Read More

Author(s):Alan Barrett, Adele Bergin and David Duffy
Publisher:Economic and Social Studies
Publication Date:01 Apr 2006
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://hdl.handle.net/2262/59972
ISBN:0012-9984
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