J and I are off to Ireland tomorrow for a 10 day research trip/vacation. And, no, we aren't researching how many pubs/pints of guiness we can consume (though I'm sure we will do our fair share). I'm looking into the Filipino diaspora from the Irish side--to determine what jobs most women perform, why they choose Ireland, conditions of employment, organizing efforts, etc. Most Filipinos migrate to Ireland as nurses/caregivers . . . an interesting situation considering that Ireland (pre-EU) was primarily an exporting state with nurses being a hot commodity at one time. How does a primarily white country deal with the new influx of migrants? The one thing they do have in common is religion . . . so I wonder if that is part of the appeal for Filipinos? I shall soon find out. I have plans to attend a "clinic" with the Philippine Consulate on Saturday (Js birthday). Will try to post as often as I can from the Emerald Isle.
Until then, I'm out.
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