Ireland must boost birth rates and welcome migrants to sustain economy, government advisory body warns

Ireland must boost birth rates and welcome migrants to sustain economy, government advisory body warns

Ireland should welcome migrants to support the economy and avoid a “vicious circle” where insufficient workers cannot sustain the State, according to a new government report. The National Economic and Social Council, an advisory body to the Taoiseach and Government, warns that Ireland faces significant demographic shifts requiring urgent adaptation in what will be a … Read more

Irish birth and death rates reveal stark regional population differences

Irish birth and death rates reveal stark regional population differences

New statistics reveal dramatic variations in birth and death rates across Ireland, with some areas experiencing population decline while others show strong natural growth. The Central Statistics Office’s analysis of 2022 data shows Ireland recorded 54,483 births with an overall birth rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people. However, regional differences are striking – Tallaght South … Read more