Presentation by OPEN CITIES partner Dublin about their approach to making the city attractive and issues arising in the recession

1. Gerry Folan, Office for Integration Migration Citylab – Brussels 26 th May 2009

3. Profile Immigrant population The Census shows that Dublin City has the highest concentration of non-nationals anywhere in the state, with the figure standing at 15.1 per cent of total population. Of this figure, it is apparent that there is a particular concentration of eastern European migrants, notably from Poland .

4. Nationality in Dublin City (2006)

9. Rathmines Ballsbridge Crumlin Clontarf Ballymun Beaumont Finglas Drumcondra Raheny Coolock Kilmainham Cabra Ashtown Glasnevin Kimmage Ballyfermot Terenure Ethnic Minorities Total as Local % < 5% 5-10% 10-25% >50% 25-50%

13. Unemployment -Unemployment up to 7 per cent - Latest estimates from Q1 2009 up to 11.4 per cent back to 1997 levels

14. Unemployment rates of immigrants typically exceed those of natives so Ireland no different. But there was an acceleration in the rate of unemployment among immigrants for much of 2008, especially among accession state nationals ( Source ESRI data 2009)

15. Annual employment growth of immigrants was huge but steep decline in 2008, turning negative in Q4 2008 and exceeding the rate of decline among natives ( Source ESRI data 2009)

17. “ Towards Integration A City Framework ” is a strategic initiative of Dublin City Development Board led by Dublin City Council to develop a whole city approach to integration. “ While management of immigration is a matter for government, integration is a responsibility which falls on the city and its network of agencies.”

18. The Vision “ Dublin City is a city of welcome, that creates trust, appreciation and protection for all its people and all its communities. A city that consciously celebrates diversity .”

20. “ Integration is a reciprocal process of adaptation over time between the individual migrant and the host society and is achieved through structural participation, social interaction and cultural competence ” Integration definition

23. The leaders of key state and city organisations come together in City Hall to sign a formal Declaration on Integration for Dublin City. This Declaration is unique in the Irish context establishing a pact on integration at city level and a strong message of commitment to the immigrant population of the city. Dublin City Declaration on Integration

24. Dublin City Charter Leadership Communication / Interaction / Engagement Intercultural City / Learning / Exchange Organisation Services / Change / Adaptation Traveller Focus Implementation / Partnership Representation / Participation Integration Support / Funding Capacity City Commitment to Anti-Racism & Discrimination Monitor / Observation Monitor and Review Progress implementation of Traveller Inter Agency Initiatives on employment ,education ,health and delivery of programme of accommodation Commit to UNESCO Charter and European Coalition of Cities against Racism and implementation of 10 point plan Integration a core element of business processes and strategic planning. B uild supports and capacity of ethnic led organisations to ensure full participation in economic social cultural and political life of the city Promote support development of a City Intercultural Centre as centre of cultural learning and exchange and training resource Establish a Migrant Forum as a channel of communication on migrant issues at city level. Establish Annual Integration Dialogue and facilitate and support Integration Forums at area level P romote and support implementation of integration process in partnership with all stakeholders City Council , lead agency for Integration in the city

25. The Diversity Dividend “ As a capital city we are competing for skills and knowledge with other cities internationally. Managing our new diversity as an asset for the city,attracting and retaining migrant population, fostering a culture of openness in social, economic and cultural life will add competitive advantage and be one of the key drivers to achieving a successful city.” John Tierney, City Manager

26. Thank you Gerry Folan Office for Integration Dublin City Council Block 4 Floor 1 Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 Ph: +353 1 222 3244 or +35386 8150972 Email: gerry.folan@dublincity.ie