New Delhi, March 17 -- James Lawless, Ireland's Education Minister on Monday said his country is "very welcoming" for students and has a supportive post-study employment visa arrangement.

"Ireland is a very welcoming country. We have a very cosmopolitan culture. We have many nationalities now in Ireland, and many people have made their home, including many, many Indians," the Irish minister said, when asked whether his government is considering any changes in post-study work or immigration policies to retain skilled talents.

"We have 100,000 Indian nationals now living in Ireland...And in a population of maybe 5-6 million, that's quite a significant cohort," he added.

The minister said the Indian people have done well in Ireland and ha...