Bringing Them All Back Home
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According to a new study of the US census data, around 1,200 of Irish-born lesbians and gay men are living with their partners in America.
Further studies by the US Census Bureau discovered that two-thirds of Irish-born same-sex partners in the US are women and 15% are raising children.
The huge majority of these emigrants are highly educated and, according to Garry Gates from UCLA Law School, “since Ireland does not permit foreign-born partners of Irish people to work there [in Ireland], for most same-sex couples it is not an option to move back. In consequence, Ireland is missing out on highly educated college graduates, the kind of talent that Ireland hopes to attract, due to legislation that won’t permit them to move home with their US born partners.
“Irish policymakers should look beyond their own shores when they consider the possible effects of civil-partnership legislation, some of which might be very good for the Irish economy.”
So Biffo, they’re gay, have money, have kids and wanna come home. What are the chances?
With thanks to Irish Central
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Interesting points, and it’s true, Ireland’s “immigration policy” (not that there actually is one) is appalling.
Nevertheless, I have to say if I had legal recognition of my relationship in the States – certainly if in one of the states that provide marriage, such as Conneticut, etc. – I would have to seriously weigh the benefits of returning, where returning would mean having a discriminatory form of recognition in Ireland.
(That’s apart from the whole debate around whether marriage, etc., should actually exist..!)
I wonder what the stats are for Canada and other countries with relationship recognition laws (especially EU countries).