Recession, indebtedness pushing Irish to immigrate to other nations

Ireland, 24th February: Recession in the Ireland Republic is forcing many Irish to move abroad this year.

As per the official figures, nearly 50,000 Irish nationals are likely to move out of the nation to other countries and this is going to be the biggest emigration wave since the 1980s when large number of Irish felt compelled to rush overseas after engulfed by large scale unemployment.

Battered by recession and bankruptcy, Irish seem to be in a hurry to take a decision to move out of this compelling situation.

The only difference in the large scale exodus of Irish citizens this year is going to be inclusion of graduates and professionals among the people choosing to say goodbye to their nation forever.

Earlier, the number of Irish immigrating to other nations comprised mainly of construction workers and laborers.

That seems to be the prevalent feeling among the Irish citizens now days, states a Fraser, young student at Dublin’s Trinity College where he is currently pursuing business and economics. He admits that majority of his friends are exploring options of immigrating overseas either through plane or boat.

31-year-old Irish citizen, Niall is likely to move to the UK in the coming times. And the reason for this decision is not because of lack of work or anything like that.

In fact, it’s his indebtedness that is prompting him to immigrate to the UK to escape out of this chaotic situation.

Personal bankruptcy, which was almost unheard of nearly a decade ago, is becoming common among Irish these days, states, Jim Stafford a chartered accountant at Friel Stafford.

It’s everywhere, be it doctors, civil servants, politicians or lawyers, adds Stafford. Unemployment in Ireland is up and is forcing youngsters to apply for jobs in other nations.

A 24-year-old engineering student pursuing masters in University College Dublin, Richard Morris says that young engineering graduates have no option but to immigrate overseas.

It’s almost certain that he will follow them by moving to either the UK or Switzerland where he has already got offers of jobs, adds Morris.

Another student from Ireland pursuing classical civilization at Trinity, Petra Jordan says most of her classmates have plans of immigrating this summer since the prospects of jobs in Ireland are bleak.