Visa Policy as Migration Channel: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the effects of visa policy on the management of migration, both in terms of facilitating legal migration and preventing irregular migration. Moreover, the study generates evidence to support the effectiveness of different strategies to use visa policy to manage migration, including cooperation with third countries particularly concerning facilitation and bilateral/multilateral agreements, and highlighting challenges and best … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:18 Dec 2012
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Temporary and Circular Migration: What are the current policy, practice and future options for EU Member States?: EMN Inform


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The EMN’s Temporary and Circular Migration Study analysed the characteristics of temporary (broadly understood to refer to a single movement and then limited stay in the EU) and circular (considered in the context of a back-and-forth movement between the EU and a country of origin) migration policy and practice across 24 EU Member States. The interest in temporary and circular … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Dec 2011
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Visa Policy as Migration Channel: Ireland

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Abstract This study investigates the development of visa policy in Ireland.  The effect of visa policy and practice on the management of migration, both in terms of facilitating legal migration and preventing irregular migration is discussed. Available data on visa applications, approvals and refusals since 2005 are provided. The Irish visa system is a form of pre-entry clearance to travel … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:30 Nov 2011
Geographic Focus:Irish
ISBN:9780707003245
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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: empirical evidence, current policy practice and future options in EU Member States: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study explores the characteristics of circular and repetitive migration patterns and temporary labour migration, looking at third-country nationals moving to the EU for short-term employment, seasonal work and research, as well as at settled migrants, living in the EU, moving temporarily to their countries of origin. The study provides  an overview of the different policy preferences, views and … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:04 Oct 2011
Reference Period:01 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2010
Geographic Focus:European
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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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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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Policy Analysis Report on Asylum and Migration: Ireland mid 2004 to 2005


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The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main political developments in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This second policy report focuses on the period from July 2004 to December 2005. This report for Ireland compiles information on migration trends, legislative developments and policy implementation issues. Important developments in the period included increased … Read More

Author(s):Emma Quinn
Publisher:Economic and Social Research Institute
Publication Date:01 Feb 2006
Reference Period:01 Jul 2004 to 31 Dec 2005
Geographic Focus:Ireland
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