Ireland – Social Partners’ Co-operation 22nd June, 2006
Background Immigration Experience for Ireland New experience Labour Market Situation Public perceptions Catching up? Partnership Need to do something? What was there already? Equality Legislation Diversity policies Social Partners Initiatives Anti-Racist Workplace Week Interact INTI – Promoting Equality in Diversity: Integration in Europe National/ Government Initiatives NPAR Others
What was done? Anti-Racist Workplace Week Interact INTI – Promoting Equality in Diversity: Integration in Europe National Initiatives Partners Activities
Experiences Were measures successful? Complex area – not homogeneous, not going to be easy Was it worth it? Role of Funding Providing Leadership Demonstrates importance and commitment Constructive/Practical Supports Address Issues from the beginning All positive?