The Irish times is reporting that An Oireachtas committee will propose that people abroad on holidays or business at election time should be allowed to vote. The report says the recommendation will be proposed as part of a series of suggested changes to the electoral register to be proposed by the Environment, Heritage and Local… Continue reading Holiday-makers and business travellers may get absentee ballots
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Ahern lists end of forced emigration among accomplishments
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, in yesterday’s speech announcing his intent to resign on May 6, listed the end of forced emigration among his accomplishments. He said: In looking back on all the things I wanted to achieve in politics, I am proud that as Taoiseach I have: delivered on my objective to bring the peace process… Continue reading Ahern lists end of forced emigration among accomplishments
Gay couples want to return: Irish Times
An American researcher has said that recognising same-sex partnerships would allow Ireland to reap economic benefits by increasing the number of well-educated returnees. Currently, Ireland does not recognise gay relationships and its immigration law does not allow for Irish citizens to bring their non-marital partners with them if they move home. Gary Gates, a senior… Continue reading Gay couples want to return: Irish Times
Irish could lose right to vote in Britain
New Irish immigrants to Britain may no longer be entitled to vote in British elections if reform proposals contained in the Goldsmith Report are approved. News reports say, however, that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is likely to reject the controversial proposal. Peter Goldsmith, a former Attorney General, made the suggestion as part of a… Continue reading Irish could lose right to vote in Britain
IECE replaced by Commission for Migrants
The Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants has been restructured. The move was announced following the March 2008 General meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference held in Maynooth. The IECE has been replaced by the Commission for Migrants, which is a Commission of the Irish Episcopal Conference. This Commission is supported by a Council for Immigrants… Continue reading IECE replaced by Commission for Migrants
CIIC responds to Taoiseach’s comments on US reform
Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers in the United States has joined other US-based immigrant groups in criticising Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s recent comments about US immigration reform. The organisation is calling for the Irish government to continue its efforts to secure reform measures to benefit the undocumented Irish, who are reported to number between 20,000 to… Continue reading CIIC responds to Taoiseach’s comments on US reform