Ean has released the following statement on RTE’s medium-wave shutdown. Statement on RTE’s intended shutdown of medium wave Éan – the Emigrant Advice Network Éan is an organization that represents the interests of the Irish abroad; we are a network comprised of those working with emigrants, as well as academics and interested individuals.… Continue reading Medium-wave shutdown is a step backward
Author: Noreen Bowden
State checking on pensioners abroad
The Department of Social and Family Affairs is contacting 8,000 pensioners abroad to ensure they are still alive, the Irish Times reports today. There are 35,000 people living outside of Ireland who receive the contributory pension, according to the paper; the contributory pension is made to eligible people 66 or over who have paid social… Continue reading State checking on pensioners abroad
Latest Ean newsletter published
The latest edition of the Ean newsletter was published last week. In this issue, we look at RTE’s imminent medium wave shutdown, issues facing adoptive parents who are resident abroad, emigrant political participation, plus the usual roundup of events and news. Read the newsletter. See the archive in our publications section.
Around Europe with RTE medium wave: listener feedback
The following comments are among those Ean has received regarding medium wave reception in the UK and Europe. RTE’s Radio 1 is available throughout the UK and as far away as Belgium. Sincere thanks for sending me the latest news on the proposed withdrawal by RTE of the medium wave radio service which is still… Continue reading Around Europe with RTE medium wave: listener feedback
“World wide webs” diaspora book published by Australian think tank
“World wide webs: diasporas and the international system” has been published today by the Lowy Institute for International Policy, an independent think tank based in Sydney, Australia. The paper by Michael Fullilove looks like a significant contribution to the field of Diaspora Studies. From the website: In this paper, Michael argues that diasporas (communities which… Continue reading “World wide webs” diaspora book published by Australian think tank
Irish Times: ‘growing unease’ over RTE move
The Irish Times is reporting that ‘growing unease’ among TDs and Senators over RTE’s decision to shut down its medium wave service on March 24. It says there will be a meeting between the Oireachtas Committee on Communications and RTE in the next few weeks over the issue. The report quotes several politicians citing their… Continue reading Irish Times: ‘growing unease’ over RTE move