Policy and practice targeting the labour market integration of non-EU nationals in Ireland

Arnold, Samantha; Quinn, Emma; Groarke, Sarah; McGinnity, Frances; Durst, Christina

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“…There are big differences between two broad groups of migrants. While the vast majority of EU citizens come to Ireland in order to work, non-EU nationals primarily arrive in Ireland for education, though many also come to work (Arnold et al, 2019).…”

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“…Finally, the Eurobarometer study suggests that Irish society sees the integration of immigrants as a success -the highest such score in the EU. One could argue that such positive picture of Ireland emerging from the international comparison presented above, especially concerning non-EU migrants, can be seen in part as a result of immigration policy (Arnold et al, 2019). Having reviewed the context for citizenship policies, the next chapter reviews language requirements.…”

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“…Yet it has to be emphasised that by definition these are not economic migrants, and their skillset, language proficiency and reasons why they leave their home countries differ (Papademetriou and Benton, 2016). The recent study by EMN on the labour market integration of non-EU nationals emphasises a number of integration challenges in this field (Arnold et al, 2019).…”

Section: Figure 25 the Employment Rates Of The Native Population Nomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is considerable demand for English language skills in Ireland, and English language training is provided through programmes offered by a network of 16 education and training boards (Arnold et al, 2019). However, English language provision has developed in the absence of an overall national strategy, and demand for English language training currently far exceeds supply (Kett, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, English language provision has developed in the absence of an overall national strategy, and demand for English language training currently far exceeds supply (Kett, 2018). Migrant organisations have expressed concerns about the lack of a structured framework for the provision of tailored English language supports to non-EU nationals (Arnold et al, 2019). There is also a lack of awareness among service providers and migrants about language training options (ibid.).…”

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The mission of the Economic and Social Research Institute is to advance evidencebased policymaking that supports economic sustainability and social progress in Ireland. ESRI researchers apply the highest standards of academic excellence to challenges facing policymakers, focusing on 12 areas of critical importance to 21 st Century Ireland. The Institute was founded in 1960 by a group of senior civil servants led by Dr T.K. Whitaker, who identified the need for independent and in-depth research analysis to provide a robust evidence base for policymaking in Ireland. Since then, the Institute has remained committed to independent research and its work is free of any expressed ideology or political position. The Institute publishes all research reaching the appropriate academic standard, irrespective of its findings or who funds the research. The quality of its research output is guaranteed by a rigorous peer review process. ESRI researchers are experts in their fields and are committed to producing work that meets the highest academic standards and practices. The work of the Institute is disseminated widely in books, journal articles and reports. ESRI publications are available to download, free of charge, from its website. Additionally, ESRI staff communicate research findings at regular conferences and seminars. The ESRI is a company limited by guarantee, answerable to its members and governed by a Council, comprising 14 members who represent a cross-section of ESRI members from academia, civil services, state agencies, businesses and civil society. The Institute receives an annual grant-in-aid from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to support the scientific and public interest elements of the Institute's activities; the grant accounted for an average of 30 per cent of the Institute's income over the lifetime of the last Research Strategy. The remaining funding comes from research programmes supported by government departments and agencies, public bodies and competitive research programmes.

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Policy and practice targeting the labour market integration of non-EU nationals in Ireland

Abstract: In May 2019 OPMI noted that one of these actions is marked complete, five are considered to be 'on track' and four have 'minor problems or delays'.

Cited by 8 publications

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Supporting integration? International practices on civics and language requirements linked to naturalisation: policy implications for Ireland

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How deviant policies produce precarious immigrant workers: The case of Brazilians in Ireland

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