A majority of young people in Ireland would consider emigration as a response to cost of living concerns, according to a recent report.
A National Youth Council of Ireland survey asked young people aged 18-24 whether they would consider emigration. 80% said that they were fearful for their futures in Ireland, with almost half of respondents adding that the high cost of living had a negative impact on their mental health.
Ciarán McGinley, 21, who was previously living in Galway, moved to Germany last week. He says he would encourage more young people to emigrate in order to achieve a better quality of life and develop new skills.
