There were 1,629 Irish citizens and returning emigrants that have been refused welfare benefits under the habitual residency condition, according to a report by Carl O’Brien in today’s Irish Times. Emigrant Advice staff member Joe O’Brien says that the situtaion is detrimental to those intending to return: “It’s something that needs to be tackled immediately… Continue reading Over 1600 Irish refused benefits under HRC
Author: Noreen Bowden
Michael Ring on emigrants in US, Britain
Mayo TD Michael Ring, the Fine Gael Spokesperson for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, has debated Trina Vargo of the US-Ireland Alliance over her objections to the campaign for a bilateral agreement to legalise the status of undocumented Irish in the US. Mr Ring took a strong stance in support of the campaign; he tabled… Continue reading Michael Ring on emigrants in US, Britain
Ean quoted in Irish Echo story on US-Ireland Forum
Ean has received a mention in the Irish Echo’s article on the US-Ireland Forum. The article, by Stephen McKinley, describes the events of the conference. The relevant quote: “It’s an exciting time to be involved with Diaspora issues,” said Noreen Bowden, a first-generation Irish New Yorkers who lives in Dublin, and is director of the… Continue reading Ean quoted in Irish Echo story on US-Ireland Forum
US campaigner has dim hopes for reform
Also in the Irish Times today is an interview with US immigration campaigner Frank Sharry, who talks to the paper’s migration correspondent, Ruadhan Mac Cormaic. Sharry is executive director of the National Immigration Forum, offers an extremely pessimistic view of the prospect for immigration reform, saying that it may be ten years before a solution… Continue reading US campaigner has dim hopes for reform
No special deal, says US-Ireland Alliance founder
The founder of a prominent Irish-American group has spoken out against a special deal for the undocumented Irish in the US. Trina Vargo of the US-Ireland Alliance says that it is wrong for Irish-American campaigners to encourage the creation of a bi-lateral agreement that would provide special visas for Irish people. While advocating for comprehensive… Continue reading No special deal, says US-Ireland Alliance founder
Ean AGM and Seminar, 1 Dec 2007
All members and interested people are invited to attend Ean’s AGM and seminar on 1 December, 2007, at the Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin at 11:00. The seminar, which is titled “Focusing resources, strengthening links with the Irish abroad”, will include inputs on emigrant services, emigrants and the media, continuing emigration of people at risk,… Continue reading Ean AGM and Seminar, 1 Dec 2007