Migrants’ movements through the Mediterranean: EMN Policy Brief (update)


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Following on from an earlier version published in December 2015, this policy brief focuses on irregular migratory movements, rather than the regular migration of people using legal mechanisms which are well-established and are measured routinely in published statistics. Since 2015 large numbers of people seeking to enter the EU has disrupted the normal flow and reception of people, though this … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Dec 2017
Reference Period:01 Jan 2020 to 01 Dec 2017
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2015: Ireland


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The Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2015 provides an overview of trends, policy developments and significant debates in the area of asylum and migration during 2015 in Ireland.  Some important developments in 2015 included:- The Report of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including direct provision and supports to asylum seekers (McMahon Report) was published. … Read More

Author(s):Anne Sheridan and Susan Whelan
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:28 Nov 2016
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978-0-7070-0417-4
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Migrants’ movements through the Mediterranean: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summaries the main findings of the EMN Policy Brief on migrants’ movements through the Mediterranean[1]. Key points to note: Asylum trends in the EEA from 2009 to September 2015 There were 3.3 million asylum applications to the EEA and Switzerland, during this period. Syrian nationals accounted for the greatest number of asylum applications in the EEA (448,000). … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:23 Dec 2015
Reference Period:01 Jan 2013 to 30 Sep 2015
Geographic Focus:Europe
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EMN Annual Report on Immigration and Asylum 2014: Synthesis Report

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Abstract The EMN Annual Report on Immigration and Asylum 2014 provides an overview of the main legal and policy development in the area of migration and asylum taking place at EU level and within participating countries [1]. The following key points are identified: Common European Asylum System A total of 626,710 asylum applications were submitted in 2014, representing an increase … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:17 Jun 2015
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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Polish Migration to Ireland: ‘Free Movers’ in the New European Mobility Space

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Since EU enlargement in 2004, Ireland has emerged as a major destination for Polish migrants. What are the particular features of this East–West migration? Based on repeat interviews with Polish migrants as part of a Qualitative Panel Study, we show that this migration is characterised by new mobility patterns. As ‘free movers’, Polish migrants are more mobile across national borders … Read More

Author(s):Torben Krings, Alicja Bobek, Elaine Moriarty, Justyna Salamonska and James Wickham
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:03 Oct 2012
Geographic Focus:Ireland, Poland
URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2012.723250
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Indications of the effect of the economic crisis from EU migration statistics in 2009: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises indications from EU migration statistics in 2009 of the effect of the economic crisis, based on the most recent relevant statistics available for analysis by the EMN. The full effects of the crisis are likely to become more apparent when complete statistics for subsequent years are also available for analysis.

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:01 Jun 2012
Geographic Focus:Europe
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International Migration in Ireland, 2011

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This is the Irish report to the OECD Continuous Reporting System on Migration (SOPEMI). The principal reference year is 2010. This is part of the ESRI working papers and represents un-refereed work-in-progress by researchers who are solely responsible for the content and any views expressed therein. Any comments on these papers will be welcome and should be sent to the … Read More

Author(s):Philip J. O’Connell, Corona Joyce and Mairéad Finn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:15 May 2012
Reference Period:01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://www.esri.ie/UserFiles/publications/WP434.pdf
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Modern African Migrations to Ireland: Patterns and Contexts

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The traditional migration literature somewhat underplays the historical complexity of African peoples and the particularistic and multidimensional character of their movements to various migration spaces. Drawing on compelling empirical data on African migrants in Ireland, this article explores the complexity of African international migrants in the current age of global migrations. It highlights how structural, relational and individual dynamics intersect … Read More

Author(s):Theophilus Ejorh
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Online
Publication Date:12 Mar 2012
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2012.659123
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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2010: Ireland (December 2011)


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The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main trends and policy development in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This seventh annual policy analysis report focuses on the period from January to December 2010. Important developments in the period included:- publication of an Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill in June 2010; continuation of … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:31 Dec 2011
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0707003221
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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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Estimating the Impact of Immigration on Wages in Ireland

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Abstract: We estimate the impact of immigration on the wages of natives in Ireland applying the technique proposed by Borjas (2003). Under this method, the labour market is divided into a number of skill cells, where the cells are defined by groups with similar ages and levels of education (or age and occupation). Regression analysis is then employed to assess … Read More

Author(s):Alan Barrett, Adele Bergin and Elish Kelly (ESRI)
Publisher:Economic and Social Studies
Publication Date:08 Apr 2011
Geographic Focus:Ireland
URL:http://hdl.handle.net/2262/58453
ISBN:0012-9984
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Annual Report on Asylum and Migration Statistics 2007: EMN Synthesis Report

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This synthesis report summarises the main findings for the year 2007 of the analysis of asylum and migration statistics undertaken by 23 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovak Republic, Finland, Sweden and United Kingdom).

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:06 Dec 2010
Reference Period:01 Jan 2007 to 01 Dec 2007
Geographic Focus:European Union
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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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Annual Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2009: Ireland


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This report is the sixth in a series of Annual Policy Reports, a series which is intended to provide a coherent overview of migration and asylum trends and policy development during consecutive periods beginning in January 2003. Ireland continued to experience a period of economic crisis in 2009, with Gross National Product (GNP) and employment both contracting by over 8 … Read More

Author(s):Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:30 Jul 2010
Reference Period:01 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 7070 0305 4
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International Migration in Ireland, 2009

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This is the Irish report to the OECD Continuous Reporting System on Migration (SOPEMI). The principal reference year is 2008. This is part of the ESRI working papers series and represents un-refereed work-in-progress by researchers who are solely responsible for the content and any views expressed therein. Any comments on these papers will be welcome and should be sent to … Read More

Author(s):Philip J. O'Connell, Corona Joyce
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:01 Apr 2010
Reference Period:01 Jan 2008 to 31 Dec 2008
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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Annual Report on Asylum and Migration Statistics 2006: EMN Synthesis Report

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This EMN Synthesis Report summarises the main findings for the year 2006 of the analysis of asylum and migration statistics undertaken by 24 EMN NCPs (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom). Topics covered are Asylum Applications and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publication Date:01 Oct 2009
Reference Period:01 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2007
Geographic Focus:European Union
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EU Enlargement and Ireland’s Labour Market

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IZA Discussion Paper No. 4260. Kahanec, M. & Zimmermann, K. F. (eds.) EU Labor Markets after Post-Enlargement Migration, pp.145-161. Ireland, along with Sweden and the UK, allowed full access to its labour market to the citizens of the accession countries when the EU enlarged in May 2004. Available to download from: http://www.esri.ie/publications

Author(s):Alan Barrett (ESRI)
Publisher:Springer
Publication Date:25 Sep 2009
Geographic Focus:Europe
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