One in Five Workers in Ireland Now Non-Irish Citizens, Research Finds
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Non-Irish citizens now make up one in five people in employment in Ireland, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The figure shows how much the country's workforce has changed in recent years and how important workers from other countries have become to the Irish economy.
The ESRI is an independent research body that studies economic and social issues in Ireland. Its findings suggest that people from abroad now play a large role in many sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, construction and technology. Many of these workers arrived in Ireland to take up jobs, while others came to study and then stayed to work.
The research also raises questions about how the country plans for the future. Employers say they need workers to fill vacancies, and policymakers must consider housing, transport and public services as the population grows. The ESRI's work is often used by government departments when they make decisions about labour and migration.
The ESRI figures give a clear picture of a workforce that is more diverse than before. As Ireland continues to change, the contribution of non-Irish workers is likely to remain an important topic in public debate.
Sources: RTE.ie
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