10,000 Canadian visas for Irish people in 2014 - a 60% increase

10,000 Canadian working visas are being made available to Irish people this year.

That is an increase of 60% on the number of International Experience Class Visas available in 2013.

The 6,350 made available last year were snapped up within 48 hours, by eligible 18 to 35-year-olds.

Those interested in planning a new life in Canada can attend Expos hosted by WorkingAbroad.net in the RDS Dublin on Saturday 22nd and Sunday March 23 and in Cork on March 26, at the Silver Springs Hotel.