Irish to become Minority in Ireland by 2050

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>Ireland's native population could be in a minority by the middle of this century, the president of Dublin City University (DCU) will claim today. But large-scale immigration is still essential if we are to remain prosperous, Prof Ferdinand von Prondzynski will say.

>Unpublished UK-based research has indicated that by 2050, Ireland's population will consist of a multicultural and multiethnic mix in which the indigenous Irish will form a minority.

>He says this is based on some demographic projections which also suggest that people of Chinese origin may form the largest of the new ethnic groups.

>Inter-cultural studies and research should be prioritised, while care needs to be taken to ensure the "new Irish" gain equal access to higher education.

>Universities should also be "active contributors" to anti-racism policies, and should offer support to industry and to Government agencies in this regard.

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