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Migrant Care Workers in Ireland: Main Findings and Policy Implications of a Qualitative Study

Publisher: 
SPARC
Date published: 
25 January, 2008
Region: 
Republic of Ireland

Publication type: 
research

Aims: The Study sought to:

A. Gain an understanding of migrant care workers’ understandings, experiences and aspirations regarding their
social protection and the Irish welfare state.

B. Explore migrant carers’ (transnational) care and support responsibilities.

C. Identify migrant carers’ perceptions of the multi-cultural workplace.

D. Explore their perceptions of the ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ of employment in the Irish long-term care sector.

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