Number of irish people moving abroad soars

More Irish people are moving abroad with more going to the UK or English speaking countries outside of Europe, the latest figures from the Central Statistical Office show.

Emigration continued to increase sharply from 27,700 to 40,200 over the 12 months to April 2011 while emigration among non-Irish persons fell for the second year in a row..

It means that 111 people have been leaving every 24 hours, or 3,000 every month, the largest amount since the 19th century. The vast majority who are leaving are aged 15 to 44 and most are moving to the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

People living in Dublin are most likely to move abroad while those living in the mid east of the country are least likely to seek a new life in another country.

Source: ExpatForum.com