Challenges faced by Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Dublin in establishing and running their businesses

Hickey, John (2023) Challenges faced by Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Dublin in establishing and running their businesses. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

There has been much discussion regarding the economic and social policy implications of the new multiracial Ireland as a result of the rapid transformation of the country's demographic composition over the past two decades due to record levels of immigration. In light of the ongoing immigration crisis and rising anti-immigration sentiments, the issue of immigrant entrepreneurship is gaining increasing political and social significance. The purpose of this study is to investigate the challenges immigrant entrepreneurs encountered while establishing and sustaining their enterprises in Dublin. This study employs an interpretive epistemological approach as the purpose of the research is to explore the personal experiences of the immigrant entrepreneur. The utilisation of a qualitative methodology is used as it enables the researcher to explore the sentiments and viewpoints of participants. The researcher conducted a series of semi-structured interviews with eight immigrant entrepreneurs of various nationalities. The findings of this research indicate that immigrant entrepreneurs in Dublin operate primarily on the margins of the dominant economy and face greater obstacles than Irish enterprises. These obstacles include procuring financial support, criminal activities such as larceny, instances of racism, and limited access to local business networks. In spite of government rhetoric and policy support for immigrant entrepreneurship in Ireland, there are no effective measures in place to promote its growth. The public discourse on immigration may benefit from a nuanced comprehension of the positive contributions immigrants can make to the Irish economy as business proprietors. In the current globalised era characterised by a notable increase in immigration, it is essential to emphasise that even countries renowned for their longstanding multicultural values of welcoming immigrants are not immune to the effects of strict migration policies implemented by other Western nations or the consequences of negative narratives about immigrants spread via social media platforms. Therefore, it is imperative that professionals and academics in Western nations advocate for the welfare of immigrants.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Hurley, David UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Discrimination H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory > Entrepreneurship H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > Immigrant Communities H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > New Business Enterprises
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	01 Aug 2024 09:39
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2024 09:39
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7006

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