(Limerick East) asked the Taoiseach the estimate of net emigration from Ireland in each year from 1980 to 1988, inclusive.
Written Answers. - Net Emigration.
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Annual population estimates (which are subject to revision when the results of the next census of population become available) are made in respect of mid-April of each year from which estimates of net migration can be derived from the 12 months to mid-April. The estimates of net migration since 1980 are as follows:
|
Year to mid-April |
Estimated Net Outward Migration (+ = Net immigration) |
|
1980 |
8,000 |
|
1981 |
+2,000 |
|
1982 |
1,000 |
|
1983 |
14,000 |
|
1984 |
9,000 |
|
1985 |
20,000 |
|
1986 |
28,000 |
|
1987 |
27,000 |
|
1988 |
32,000 |