Case Study: Changing Migratory Patterns in Ireland (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Great Famine period: dates
Great Famine period: dates
1845-1849
Deaths during Great Famine
Deaths during Great Famine
Over one million
Emigrants during Great Famine
Emigrants during Great Famine
Approx. one million
Emigrants 1951-1961 (1950s wave)
Emigrants 1951-1961 (1950s wave)
Approx. 408,000 people
Ireland's population in 1961
Ireland's population in 1961
2.82 million
Net emigration definition
Net emigration definition
More people leaving than entering a country
When did Ireland first have net immigration in 120+ years?
When did Ireland first have net immigration in 120+ years?
1960s-1970s
Year Ireland joined EEC
Year Ireland joined EEC
1973
Irish emigrants 1981-1991
Irish emigrants 1981-1991
Over 200,000
Brain drain definition
Brain drain definition
Most educated/skilled leaving, reducing human capital
Celtic Tiger era: dates
Celtic Tiger era: dates
1995-2007
Celtic Tiger: Ireland's % of EU pop vs % of EU investment
Celtic Tiger: Ireland's % of EU pop vs % of EU investment
1% population, 20% investment
Unemployment rate: 2007 vs 2012
Unemployment rate: 2007 vs 2012
5% (2007) to 15.1% (2012)
Net emigration return year (first since 1995)
Net emigration return year (first since 1995)
2009
Austerity definition
Austerity definition
Strict budget cuts to govt spending during economic crisis