In the Republic the population fell in every decade post-independence until the 1970s. Not so well known or analysed is the repopulation of the Republic which has gone on over the last 50 years. South Korea sustains a population 10 times that of the State on roughly the land area. Planning for the State’s rising population will be the biggest issue facing this and future Irish governments. The doom loop of population loss has been replaced by the virtuous circle of population increase.

Source: The Irish Times August 02, 2024 23:54 UTC