Immigrants better educated and more likely to be in work, ESRI report finds
Briefly

The ESRI report reveals the stark economic challenges faced by foreign-born residents in Ireland. Co-author Evan Carron-Kee emphasizes the need for urgent policy attention due to issues such as high housing costs, where 37% of migrants spend more than 30% of their income on rent, compared to 9% of Irish nationals. The median income for migrants is €24,827, below the Irish median of €27,602. The report indicates significant poverty risks for migrants, particularly those from eastern EU states and outside the EU, urging for more inclusive policies and representation.
The Economic and Social Research Institute report highlights that foreign-born residents in Ireland face significant economic challenges, including low incomes and high housing costs.
37% of migrants spend over 30% of their income on housing, starkly different from only 9% of Irish-born residents.
The median after-tax income for migrants is €24,827, lower than the €27,602 for Irish-born citizens, indicating economic disparity.
The report reveals that 20% of those born outside the EU are at risk of poverty, compared to 11% of Irish-born residents.
Read at Irish Independent
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