Number going Down Under to work rises 30% in a year

More than 11,000 Irish people went Down Under on working holidays last year.

More than 11,000 Irish people went Down Under on working holidays last year.

That represents an increase of 30% on figures for the previous year.

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 30 can apply for the working holiday visa which permits the holder to stay in Australia for up to two years.

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