Links between Newfoundland and Ireland were celebrated in Wexford recently, with the third annual festival organised by the Waterford Estuary-Newfoundland Festival of the Sea Committee. The festival alternates every year between Ireland and Newfoundland. A delegation from Newfoundland visited for a series of events held in Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. These included workshops aimed at enhancing… Continue reading Newfoundland-Irish festival celebrates links
Author: Noreen Bowden
Is construction slowdown increasing emigration?
Irish tradespeople are moving to Australia and New Zealand in increasing numbers, according to a report in the Irish Examiner. Migration.ie spokesperson Edwina Shanahan says that about 4,000 Irish people moved to Australia and New Zealand in 2006. “There has been a steady overall increase, but particularly among tradespeople. For most, the main reason for moving… Continue reading Is construction slowdown increasing emigration?
Returning Irish being refused benefits
The issue of emigrants are being refused benefits under the Habitual Residence Condition needs to be addressed says Éan member agency Emigrant Advice in today’s Irish Times. The paper reports that Brian Flynn, director of the Social Welfare Appeals Office, “said appeals officers were concerned at ‘the deteriorating standards of decision-making and poor quality of file presentation’ by… Continue reading Returning Irish being refused benefits
Irish undocumented speak of frustrated hopes
The Sunday Business Post carries an article on the failure of the US immigration reform efforts. The article, by Susan Mitchell, interviews several undocumented Irish immigrants, who described the pain of being unable to return home for visits. Read the article.
Immigration reform efforts to continue, says ILIR leader
Leading US immigration reform campainger and Irish Voice publisher Niall O’Dowd has urged those fighting for change to continue their efforts. In a statement on the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform website, Mr O’Dowd says that the issue of comprehensive immigration reform is dead until after the November 2008 elections. He has indicated that the… Continue reading Immigration reform efforts to continue, says ILIR leader
Government gives $1.3 million to US groups
Grants of nearly $1.3 million for US Irish organisations were announced yesterday by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern. The money will go to 13 groups that are engaged in the provision of support, information and advisory services. The Minister said: “I am delighted to allocate increased funding, again this year, to the Irish immigration centres… Continue reading Government gives $1.3 million to US groups