The number of Irish people returning home to live is already at its highest level for 13 years, according to figures published last month by the Central Statistics Office.
But many groups working with the Irish abroad say they are expecting that figure to rise even further in 2020 due to an increase in those returning here, some of whom are doing so in crisis as a result of the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Safe Home Ireland is a charity which helps people living abroad return to Ireland and its Chief Executive Karen McHugh says it is busier than ever. "Since March it's been very, very busy.
We've noticed an increase in inquiries from right around the world for those abroad who are considering returning home. Obviously Covid