40% non-European workers in critical skill roles are leaving Ireland after two years
Summary
Anton Savage discusses new SRI research with European Migration Network Policy Officer Ada Sophie-Hann, highlighting that 40% of non-EEA workers in critical skills roles leave Ireland within two years. The conversation explores the growing reliance on foreign labor in sectors like health and IT to fill domestic shortages, while noting that factors such as housing costs and family unity likely drive early departures. Despite this high turnover, the overall number of non-EEA workers in the state continues to rise.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Employment permit statistics for non-EEA workers
Guest introduction and the 40% retention issue
Key sectors: Health, social care, and IT roles
Diversification of recruitment across various sectors
Addressing domestic labor and skills gaps
Regulatory mechanisms and job advertising requirements
Challenges for employers and employees in the process
Potential reasons for early departure: housing and family
Net growth in non-EEA workforce despite attrition
Sign-off and program promotion
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