From ‘flood’ to ‘trickle’: Irish migration to Britain 1987–2006

摘要: A dramatic change in the size and direction of emigration from Ireland has taken place over past 20 years. The most striking feature is sharp decline movement to Britain Republic Ireland, a traditional supplier labour for well 200 By contrast there been small increase Northern an important element which higher education students Protestant backgrounds, who may be permanent migrants. Detailed statistics available Central Statistics Office show that proportionately more women have left as gross numbers declined. This reflects persistence social, rather than predominantly economic, causes emigration, also evident range socially excluded people whom represents ‘safety valve’. Two groups now characterise Irish population Britain; ageing 1950s cohort their children grandchildren, large second third generations.