Ireland - 2012
Do migrants have a higher risk of poverty than the rest of the population?
- Code:
- RED92
- Key Area:
- Health And Social Protection
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
Research suggest that some migrants do face a risk of poverty in Ireland. In 2007, the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research indicated that migrants faced a higher risk of poverty than the majority population: Source. In addition the European Anti Poverty Network Ireland has also raise the issue of migrants facing discrimination and poverty. Source: |
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| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Asylum seekers |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market, Housing, Health and social protection, Education, Integration - social cohesion |
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