In June 2004 the Institute for Conflict Research published a report entitled Migrant Workers in Northern Ireland, the result of a research study commissioned for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister1. Since that time there has been greater awareness about the growing numbers of migrant workers coming to Northern Ireland, of the changing dynamics of patterns of migration, of the local demand that is attracting migrants and of the need to improve information, advice, support and services for people moving to Northern Ireland to take up employment.
Neil Jarman
Institute for Conflict Research
North City Business Centre
2 Duncairn Gardens
Belfast
BT15 2GG
www.conflictresearch.org.uk
director@conflictresearch.org.uk
December 2005