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Why are so many young people choosing to leave Ireland?

Huge numbers coming to Ireland in the 12 months to April last, with 149,200 people immigrating he...

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07.00 28 Aug 2024


Why are so many young people choosing to leave Ireland?


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Huge numbers coming to Ireland in the 12 months to April last, with 149,200 people immigrating here a 17 year high.  

 But there were also significant numbers going in the opposite direction. 69,000 people moving out of Ireland, bolstered in particular by a "strong outward flow" to Australia, according to the CSO.  Shane discuss these numbers with Mairead Farrell, Sinn Fein TD for Galway West.


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