Migration and Ireland

Every year, people move to Ireland to live, work and study, and others leave Ireland to live in other countries. Some people migrating to Ireland are Irish people returning home, some are from the EU and UK, and some are from outside of the EU.

Migration is normal and increasing globally. Ireland is benefitting from migration, because of our ageing population and our need for skilled workers.

Read more facts about migration, integrating our communities, and our immigration system below.