Ruadháin Bonham

As outlined in our previous blogs in this series, “Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 1: Understanding Business Immigration Priorities from Irish NGOs” and “Ireland’s 2024 General Election Part 2: What Business Immigration Policies Can Be Expected from Ireland’s Next Government?”, both political parties and those outside of the political sphere made their immigration priorities known in advance of the general election on 29 November last year.

By: , Ruadháin Bonham, James Buchan, Colin Lenihan Historically, Ireland has been known as a nation of emigration, with vibrant Irish immigrant communities established across the globe. Immigration, particularly business immigration, has not been a prominent topic in the country’s domestic political discourse. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years. In 2024, Ireland has witnessed notable increases in both anti-immigration sentiment and inward migration.