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More foreign born workers here now than during Boom

learner14 · 2012-12-10 23:53:23

The 2011 census results published shows the number of Irish residents who were born outside the country has grown 25% since 2006 to over 750,000. The number of non-Irish nationals increased by 124,604 between 2006 and 2011, with the Polish, Indian, Romanian and Brazilian populations doubling in size. During the recession…

10-12-2012 11:53pm

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The 2011 census results published shows the number of Irish residents who were born outside the country has grown 25% since 2006 to over 750,000. The number of non-Irish nationals increased by 124,604 between 2006 and 2011, with the Polish, Indian, Romanian and Brazilian populations doubling in size. During the recession Ireland is attracting even more foreign workers than during the boom. Foreign born now account for 17% of the population.

http://www.finfacts.ie/irishfinancenews/article_1024131.shtml

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#2 11-12-2012 12:13am

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and your point is?

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#3 11-12-2012 1:01am

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maccored wrote: »

and your point is?

What would you reckon?

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#4 11-12-2012 5:41am

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MOD CLOSING COMMENT:
The OP appears to be several demographic statements taken from a link, without any particular points being made that would suggest a political discussion. Per the charter:

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Topics should be relevant to the politics board.

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