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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2024 · 10 MIN

Why are so many young people choosing to leave Ireland?

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Huge numbers coming to Ireland in the 12 months to April last, with 149,200 people immigrating here a 17 year high.   But there were also significant numbers going in the opposite direction. 69,000 people moving out of Ireland, bolstered in particular by a "strong outward flow" to Australia, according to the CSO.  Shane discuss these numbers with Mairead Farrell, Sinn Fein TD for Galway West.

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