The professional immigrants’ potential and their connection with the dynamics of entrepreneurship in Ireland: From policy to practice, case study in Dublin

Quintero Bautista, William Andres (2024) The professional immigrants’ potential and their connection with the dynamics of entrepreneurship in Ireland: From policy to practice, case study in Dublin. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Nowadays, migration is part of the daily processes that a society undergoes and represents one of the many ways in which it is transformed. For some countries, the phenomenon of immigration can be a problem that generates social rejection or discrimination, but for other nations, it can be an opportunity to be used in favour of the development of a people. The Republic of Ireland is one such case, where immigration is part of its domestic policy, which adapts to global economic, social, political and environmental dynamics.

This research aims to determine the relationship and influence between the phenomenon of immigration in Ireland and the existing opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, as well as the challenges faced by professional immigrants in successfully accessing these opportunities. To this end, the mixed research method was used, both qualitative and quantitative, with a greater predominance of the former, to collect and analyse the information from the different perspectives of the actors who were the object of the research.

In order to resolve the research questions, it was decided to work with the semi-structured interview model, with the aim of analysing, from the narrative of the people's own experiences, the whole process of immigration, access to opportunities and the connection of skills with the requirements of the market. Additionally, it was established to complement the study with the survey tool, in order to statistically support (from descriptive statistics and some correlational studies) the qualitative analyses, identifying patterns and trends. The target audience have been defined to professional migrants between 20 and 35 years old, living in Dublin, either as students or graduates.

This research found a strong tendency for migrants to have a negative perception of the challenge of integrating professionally into Irish society, in terms of documentation, recognition of qualifications, networking and a clear route to accessing entrepreneurial opportunities. With 80% of the sample either unaware or unclear about government policy and support, this makes it even more complex. Although there is progress in terms of policies for the coming years, the feeling is that it is difficult to integrate the immigrant professional population in Ireland.

Finally, after the analysis of all the information and considering the limitations of the study, a series of recommendations are put forward for the actors involved in this issue and to promote a better articulation with the current policies, plans and strategies of the Irish Government and to establish the challenges in terms of entrepreneurship, for the professional migrant population in Ireland in the coming years.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Del Rosal, Victor UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Entrepreneurship; Intrapreneurship; Ireland; Immigrants; Professional; Policy
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory > Entrepreneurship J Political Science > JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration > International Migration > Immigration D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	01 Aug 2025 10:16
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2025 10:16
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8404

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