THE CENTRAL STATISTICS Office has this morning revealed that the number of Irish people emigrating has increased sharply over a 12-month period.

The report found that the number of Irish citizens emigrating increased from 27,700 to 40,200 over a 12-month period to April.

We’re asking you today if you have considered emigrating in the past 12 months?

Poll Results:

Yes - but I couldn't because of financial/family ties/other reason (976)

Yes - and I probably will (878)

No - but that might change (284)

No, not at all (276)

I don't know (52)

Yes - but I couldn't because of financial/family ties/other reason
Yes - and I probably will
No, not at all
No - but that might change
I don't know

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Poll: Would you consider emigrating?

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