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Migrants more likely to be working than Irish-born

Foreign-Born residents in Ireland are more likely to be employed and well-educated than Irish-born individuals, with 59% having tertiary education compared to 42% of Irish-born residents.
Despite higher employment, migrants face lower incomes and greater risks of poverty, with 20% of non-EU migrants considered at risk of poverty compared to 11% of Irish-born residents.
About 37% of migrants pay over 30% of their income on housing costs, compared to 9% of Irish-born residents, indicating high housing costs for migrants.
The report highlights both progress in employment rates and persistent challenges, emphasizing urgent policy needs for migrant integration.

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Irish Times

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Migrants more likely to be in work compared with Irish-born but face greater poverty, ESRI report finds

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Migrants more likely to be working than Irish-born

New research from the ESRI has found that foreign-born residents are more likely to be employed, active in the labour market, and better educated compared to the Irish-born population.

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