1. Ireland: Trend of Emigration and Immigration.

2. Introductory Facts. Ireland (Éire) The Irish Free State was founded in 1921. Population: 4.5 million (preliminary results from 2011 census) Language: Irish (Gaelic) and English. Religion: Roman Catholic-86.8% Church of Ireland-3%

3. Demographics Population Rates: Birth Rate-18.1/1000 (2008) Death Rate-6.1/1000 (2008) Fertility Rate-1.96 children/ 1 woman Life Expectancy-80 years (2005)

4. Demographics (2) Ethnic Groups: Irish (Including Irish Traveler and Dual Irish)-88.9% U.K-2.7% Other E.U 25-3.9% Other Europe-0.6% Africa-0.8%

5. Irish Travelers. Population in Ireland: 22, 369. Considered traditionally nomadic people of ethnic Irish origin. Language: Kant Health is poorer than that of the general population. Most discriminated ethnic group in Ireland There is a negative attitude towards them.

6. History of Emigration T he Great Famine 1845-1852 1 million died as a result of starvation and disease Roughly 1 million emigrated to U.K, U.S.A, Canada, Argentina and Australia. Considered the turning point in the demographics of the country.

7. Population Decline

8. Assimilation Abroad 80 million people abroad claim Irish Ancestry. Language Occupation Religious discrimination Patrick’s Day festivities abroad

9. Citizenship 3 ways to obtain citizenship: Birth Marriage to an Irish citizen Residence It takes 1-2 years Cost: €950

10. Immigration For non-EU members: Green Card permit scheme Work Permit Scheme Intra company transfer permit scheme Third level graduate scheme Most immigrants came to Ireland during the early 2000s towards the end of the Celtic Tiger (nickname for Irish economic boom during 90s)

11. Immigrant groups in Ireland

12. Why Come to Ireland? English speaking country High minimum wage Low taxes Low corporate tax which encouraged foreign business investment Attitude towards immigrants (handout)

13. Being Irish?

14. Irish Identity Traditional Irish Music Language Sport Religion Pub Culture Stereotypes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdjLBXlieI0 Video advertising the opening of Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport, acknowledging the achievements of Irish people to date.