Experiences of Immigrants in Galway
Key Conditions to Achieve a Successful Integration
By Eri Toyoda
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Experiences of Immigrants in Galway
Key Conditions to Achieve a Successful Integration
A Dissertation
for the degree of
Bachelor of Arts
in the
National University of Ireland
Galway.
By Eri Toyoda
Student No: 11000654
3BA
Module: TI 335.
Research Advisor: Dr. Eugene Farrell
Head of Geography: Dr. Aaron Potito
2014
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Statement of Originality
I hereby certify that this dissertation is entirely my own work. Information derived from
the published work of others is wholly referenced.
Signed: _______________________________________
Date: _________________
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List of Tables
Table 1: Interview Participants: Name, Sex, Age, Country of origin, length of stay, and
whether or not they feel integrated into the Irish society……………………………18
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List of Acronyms
CSO
CERD
Central Statistics Office Ireland
UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
EEA
Employment Equality Act
ESA
ICI
ICOS
Equal Status Act
Immigrant Council of Ireland
Irish Council for International Students
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Table of Contents
Statement of Originality.................................................................................................. i
List of Tables ................................................................................................................. ii
List of Acronyms ........................................................................................................... iii
Abstract .......................................................................................................................... vi
Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2:...