A group examining public spending in the light of the crisis in the Irish economy has recommended a number of cuts that would affect services to the Irish abroad. The group, popularly known as “An Bord Snip”, released its report yesterday. The report recommends cuts in emigrant services of one million euro. The Department of… Continue reading Cut emigrant services by €1 million, says An Bord Snip
Author: Noreen Bowden
Pets abandoned by emigrating owners, say centres
About a year ago, the number of cars being abandoned at Dublin Airport was cited in the media as an indication of rising emigration. A new measure has emerged: the number of abandoned pets. The Irish Independent reports that charities that look after pets are seeing an increase in the number of owners leaving their… Continue reading Pets abandoned by emigrating owners, say centres
Donegal newsletter a splendid example of global outreach
The Donegal Diaspora Project has published its latest newsletter online. “Donegal – community in touch” is a Donegal County Council initiative to keep in touch with the Donegal diaspora, and is a splendid model for a county-level global outreach. Some sample articles: Soccer legend Packy Bonner talking about his “Donegalitis”, an illness he has no… Continue reading Donegal newsletter a splendid example of global outreach
NY Times reports on recent Irish arrivals
Irish community leaders and recent immigrants speak out on rising immigration from Ireland to New York in an article in today’s New York Times. Immigrant activist and bar owner Ciaran Staunton says that he is now seeing four or five immigrants a day coming into his pub looking for work; a year ago, about one… Continue reading NY Times reports on recent Irish arrivals
BarCamp Diaspora to focus on global African talent
Ghanaians living in the US and around the world will be taking part in an initiative called “BarCamp Diaspora” on July 25. The event, taking place in Washington, DC, will allow the African diaspora to exchange ideas on doing business in Ghana, West Africa. A barcamp is an open, participatory workshop event where the content… Continue reading BarCamp Diaspora to focus on global African talent
International Conference on Diaspora and Development. World Bank, Washington DC: July 13-14 2009
From the World Bank: The Migration and Remittances team of the Development Economics Prospects Group and the Migration Working Group of the World Bank are organizing an International Conference on Diaspora and Development on July 13-14, 2009. The diaspora of developing countries can be a potent force for development for their countries of origin, through… Continue reading International Conference on Diaspora and Development. World Bank, Washington DC: July 13-14 2009