Ireland now with Brexit
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Ireland now with Brexit
Originally we planned to move to the UK now that we're at retirement age. But with the chaos of Brexit, rise of an anti-immigrant climate, and economic uncertainty, we've changed to Ireland. It may actually have been the better choice for us afterall. I'm wondering if others have reconsidered similarly and shifted to Ireland.
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From what I hear from family in the UK, and what I saw and heard when I was back in the UK recently, the ballyhoo abour Brexit seems mostly a lot of hysteria stirred up by the media and the chattering classes.
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Perhaps. But economic and immigration uncertainties are clearly there. Companies are relocating elsewhere over the uncertainties. The Bank of England governor recently gave a pretty resounding estimate of the negative economic impact. Many immigrants are returning to their home countries over these concerns. I don't think this is media hysteria at all.
I didn't mean this to become a "take it outside" discussion, but was instead interested if any others contemplating returning to the UK had similar concerns or thoughts by choosing Ireland instead. Especially those who'd rather live in an EU country.
I didn't mean this to become a "take it outside" discussion, but was instead interested if any others contemplating returning to the UK had similar concerns or thoughts by choosing Ireland instead. Especially those who'd rather live in an EU country.
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Perhaps. But economic and immigration uncertainties are clearly there. Companies are relocating elsewhere over the uncertainties. The Bank of England governor recently gave a pretty resounding estimate of the negative economic impact. Many immigrants are returning to their home countries over these concerns. I don't think this is media hysteria at all.
I didn't mean this to become a "take it outside" discussion, but was instead interested if any others contemplating returning to the UK had similar concerns or thoughts.
I didn't mean this to become a "take it outside" discussion, but was instead interested if any others contemplating returning to the UK had similar concerns or thoughts.
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If anything I would be more inclined to return to the UK - it is likely that housing may become more affordable, for a while at least, which has been a matter of concern for many, perhaps most people living in the UK. And as a returning British citizen, my non-GBP savings would going go about 25% further than at the prevailing exchange before Brexit was first discussed.
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But just to add, I think whichever perspective we take on this issue, the Common Travel Area agreement provides great options however we see this.
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My FIL has now died, so we're flexible. Ireland may be worth a closer look. It has to be recognised though that a no deal Brexit could severely subvert the Good Friday arrangements and that Eire may also be sucked into the maelstrom.
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You have a point. We own a fairly large house in Normandy. We bought it in 2008 with the intention of retiring there (from Canada) in 2015. However as retirement approached, the health of my, then already widowed, FIL deteriorated rapidly, so we also bought a flat in England near his home with the new plan of ~50/50 time in each place. This developed into a comfortable balance over the next couple of years, until the referendum and the subsequent chaos, has called deeply into question the viability of this arrangement in the future and the future of the UK post hard-Brexit: not a place I'd choose to live.
My FIL has now died, so we're flexible. Ireland may be worth a closer look. It has to be recognised though that a no deal Brexit could severely subvert the Good Friday arrangements and that Eire may also be sucked into the maelstrom.
My FIL has now died, so we're flexible. Ireland may be worth a closer look. It has to be recognised though that a no deal Brexit could severely subvert the Good Friday arrangements and that Eire may also be sucked into the maelstrom.
Yes, the future of the CTA is a bit of a concern in such planning for us, or for any Brit. Thankfully so far, all sides seem determined to maintain the agreement even if it comes down to a no deal Brexit. But I agree, the risk is still on the table until all this has settled down and been finalized. Until then, Ireland continues to be a more attractive destination for now, and may always be considering the probable long-term political divisions and economic uncertainty in the UK.
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...the long term perspective of living in an economic and political system we agree and feel comfortable with.
Care to elaborate on how the ROI's "economic and political system" are superior to the UK's?
Care to elaborate on how the ROI's "economic and political system" are superior to the UK's?
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Yes, the future of the CTA is a bit of a concern in such planning for us, or for any Brit. Thankfully so far, all sides seem determined to maintain the agreement even if it comes down to a no deal Brexit. But I agree, the risk is still on the table until all this has settled down and been finalized. Until then, Ireland continues to be a more attractive destination for now, and may always be considering the probable long-term political divisions and economic uncertainty in the UK.
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In the West of Ireland most people I know have stopped listening to the Brexit talks and just get on with life. Next month I'll be climbing up Croagh Patrick again and will enjoy the view:-).