Survey: Seven in Ten Young People Consider Emigrating Due to Housing and Low Pay

Seven in ten young people in Ireland are considering emigration due to concerns over housing and low wages, a new survey has found.

The National Youth Council of Ireland has described the survey results as a "wake-up call" for the country. According to the organisation, difficulties in finding affordable housing, combined with low pay rates, are key factors driving younger populations to seek a better quality of life abroad.

While the full parameters of the research were not disclosed in the initial report, the finding underlines how housing market pressures are directly influencing demographic trends and youth retention in Ireland.