The Irish have been emigrating to Australia since the 1800s, first on an involuntary basis, and then seeking refuge . . . → Read More: Economic Recession in Ireland means more Irish Emigration to Australia]]> Its doom and gloom time in Ireland as many Irish come to accept that economic recession has reared its ugly head.  It was a matter of time before it affected Ireland given the state of the world economy.

The Irish have been emigrating to Australia since the 1800s, first on an involuntary basis, and then seeking refuge in the 1980s before the Celtic Tiger when times were bleak.  Post Celtic Tiger, with healthier bank balances, many Irish have chosen Australia as holiday destinations. 

Thousands of Irish Working Holiday makers (under 30s), flock to Australia  each year to realise dreams of sightseeing, partying, and a little bit of work to fundraise for the good times.  In 2007, 17,000 Irish working holiday makers visited Australia.  It’s many of these individuals who eventually return to Ireland to begin or resume their careers, marry and settle down then decide that they want to emigrate to Australia permanently.

Given the financial crisis, and growing concern over the current Government’s ability to steer Ireland through, more Irish may consider moving to Australia.   Perhaps, its good time to leave for many.

Although Australia is not excluded from the effects of the World economic downturn, as a place to live it has quite a few advantages over Ireland, the sunshine and warmer climate for one, lower cost of living, better employment opportunities, particularly if you are one of the lucky ones who has a skilled occupation on the demand list, Australian will welcome you with open arms.  Irish trademen, Computing Professionals, Medical professionals Australian wants and needs YOU!

Irish business migrants are also being welcomed by many Australian states who want to attract investment and successful business people to their Australian cities and towns.  In fact, many state governments plan marketing campaigns over in Ireland, UK and rest of Europe to promote their particular State to potential business migrants. 

Representatives from the Western Australian government will be visiting London to update the migration agent community about its state sponsorship support and assistance for skilled business and investor retirement visa applicants.  Its State Migration Centre at the Small Business Development Corporation in Perth will be available to answer questions from migration agents on the migration programme as well as providing information kits on living, working and setting up a business in Western Australia.

The point of the exercise being that migration agents will be a conduit of current information to the clients they act for and who are thinking of making Western Australia home in the future.

Despite recession. there will be Irish business owners/entrepreneurs who continue making profit and maintaining their businesses.  These are the type of business migrant, Australia would love to have.  Risk takers with successful business background and money willing to give it a go Down Under.

Currently, there are 4 Australian registered migration agents based in Ireland.  For those wanting to realise their dreams of moving to Australia, an Australian visa is a compulsory requirement.  Seeking visa advice from a registered migration agent is recommended as a means of confirming eligibility for the particular visa as well as understanding the process of applying for the visa.  Registered migration agents are regulated by the professional body the Migration Agents Registration Authority www.themara.com.au and must conduct themselves with the agent client relationship to the standards set out by the Code of Conduct.  Individuals can make complaints again an agent who they feel has acted unprofessionally or mishandled their visa application.

Whatever the state of the economy, the fact is that there will be a continuous Irish emigration to Australia.  The level of emigration will be directly linked to how bad its gets here at home.  Once the eveyday Irish person has managed to digest the recent budget and other economic measures, applied them to their own personal situation, we may see a mass exodus…only time will tell.