Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2010
69 Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Taoiseach the estimated number of Irish citizens who emigrated from the State during 2009; the number of Irish citizens who returned to reside here in 2009 and the net emigration and immigration figure for that year; and to ask that the same information be furnished for the period 1 January 2010 to 30 November 2010. [47108/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe most recent figures available on migration of Irish nationals can be found in the annual Population and Migration estimates which are published in respect of April each year.
The data in the table below was taken from this release and distinguishes the estimated number of Irish nationals who immigrated and emigrated in the twelve months to April 2009 and 2010 respectively.
The information requested by the Deputy for the period 1 January 2010 to the 30 November 2010 is not currently available.
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Estimated Migration by Irish nationals, 2009-20101 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Persons Year ending April |
Immigration |
Emigration |
Net migration (derived) |
|
2009 |
18.4 |
18.4 |
0.0 |
|
2010 |
13.3 |
27.7 |
-14.4 |
12009-2010 are preliminary.
