Record numbers of Irish are heading for Australia.
The Irish Central has reported that a new survey reveals a shocking figure of 22% of all Irish would seriously consider the possibility of emigrating abroad.
The financial crisis has hit Ireland particularly hard and a recent surge in violence there by the new IRA has just exacerbated the situation with many Irish people now looking to abandon Ireland to start a new life abroad – with Australia being the favourite destination.
The newspaper claims that this ‘forced emigration’ is the reason why unemployment is lower than 500,000.
Yet unemployment in Ireland is at the highest levels since records began in 1967, the housing market is experiencing a severe slump with property values collapsing and 2009 saw many public protests take to the streets to complain about job losses. Personal debt has reached record levels and now 20% of Irish surveyed said they worry about losing their homes whilst another 27% say they cannot pay at least one bill.
For many, emigrating to countries like Australia and Canada seems to be the only way out, yet both countries are currently tightening their immigration policies.
In stark contrast to Ireland, Australia’s property prices have been booming, although there are now signs of the market stabilising; unemployment is low and there are many large businesses who are actively seeking migrants to fill huge labour shortages in skilled work.
For anyone considering emigrating to Australia, now is the time to do so before Australia follows the example of Canada and sets a cap on all skilled workers entering the country. Also the immigration policy is bound to change after the general elections in just over a week’s time.
If you have an occupation on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) Skilled Occupation List then you stand a good chance of being granted permanent residency. Other factors such as age, English language ability, education and work experience could also award you points in Australia’s points system.
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One Response to “Irish Financial Crisis Force Many to Emigrate to Australia”
Comment by Daniel — October 20, 2011 @ 6:12 pm
Bra at mange irer vil til Australia. Det blir veldig bra for både Irland og Australia. Koselig med hvite innvandrere i Australia. De vet å ta vare på landet. Australia passer best for hvite. For mange muslimer og negere ødelegger Australia. Det er ok med en del kinesere og andre østasiater, men ikke for mange. Irer og briter bør få dra til australia hvis de ønsker det.bare de ikke er kriminelle.