supermarket chains now dedicate full aisles to foods not traditionally seen in Ireland. By becoming more culturally aware, Ireland’s own culture is enriched.


Disadvantages of Immigration on Receiver/ Host Regions


Lack of Integration In a survey carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the two biggest difficulties experienced by migrants living in Ireland were language barriers and ‘trying to fit in’. Over half of the immigrants interviewed reported being victims of racism through verbal or physical assault. Therefore, a lack of support in terms of integration of migrants can lead to issues such as ghettoisation, discrimination and racism. Ghettoisation occurs when immigrants locate in the same areas of towns and cities. As more immigrants arrive to the town/city, they too locate in that area as they are guaranteed to be surrounded by the same language and share the same cultures. This prevents integration of migrants into society and creates the idea of ‘their part of town’. In 2007 the Irish government appointed a Minister for Integration, which was later replaced by the Office for the Promotion of Migrant Integration. The aims of the office are to develop and implement policy relating to the integration of migrants into all aspects of Irish society such as schools, workplaces and social activities.


Language


Despite bringing about improvements, integration issues such as language barriers remain a concern. Nearly 40 per cent of migrants report language as being their biggest concern. Migrants who are unable to speak the main language of a country find it difficult to gain stable, fair- paying employment, e.g. in 2015 it was revealed that migrant fishermen on some Irish trawlers were paid 50 per cent less than Irish fishermen. The language barrier also makes it difficult for migrant children to access the Irish curriculum or make friends in school.


GEO DICTIONARY


Rural depopulation: substantial reduction in the number of people living in a rural community or area


General Practitioner (GP): is a doctor based in a community who treats patients from the surrounding area


Ghettoisation: the formation of a ghetto. A ghetto is an urban area that is occupied by a minority group. Ghettos prevent migrants from integrating into their host country, as the migrants are surrounded by their own culture, language and religion.


Racism: prejudice or discrimination against a person on the grounds of race; in other words, the belief that someone is inferior as a result of their race


: Fig. 3.5 Protests outside Dáil Éireann.


ACTIVE LEARNING


1. How does emigration impact positively on donor regions?


2. What are the biggest concerns for immigrants coming to Ireland?


3. In what ways, do you think, could Ireland become a more welcoming and inclusive country for immigrants? Discuss with your class.


MIGRATION


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