Policy Analysis Report on Asylum and Migration: Ireland 2006

The annual European Migration Network policy reports examine the main political developments in the area of migration and asylum at EU Member State level. This third policy analysis report focuses on the period from January to December 2006. This report for Ireland compiles information on migration trends, legislative developments and policy implementation issues. Important developments in the period included the emergence of new immigration, residence and protection legislation, the enactment of the Employment Permits Act 2006 and the publication of research and analysis the issue of EU accession and displacement of Irish workers.