The Crosscare Migrant Project (formerly Emigrant Advice) has published its information leaflet for students going to the US on a J-1 visa this summer, while the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centres has produced its predeparture leaflet containing information on social security numbers, accommodation, jobs and safe travelling. The CMP leaflet warns students that this year,… Continue reading Crosscare Migrant Project, CIIC publish J-1 information leaflet
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Rooney begins US ambassador confirmation hearings
American businessman and Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney has begun the Senate confirmation process to become the US ambassador to Ireland. The 76-year-old Republican, who supported Obama in the presidential elections, is a popular pick and reports say he could be confirmed next week. He told yesterday’s confirmation hearing that he would travel widely throughout… Continue reading Rooney begins US ambassador confirmation hearings
White House says immigration reform now “difficult”
The White House acknowledged yesterday that immigration reform looks unlikely this year. Press secretary Robert Gibbs said, “I can see the president’s desire for it to happen, but understanding at the current – currently where we sit, the math makes that more difficult than – than the discussion”. Mr Gibbs said that Mr Obama hopes… Continue reading White House says immigration reform now “difficult”
Let Irish in UK subscribe to RTE, suggests letter writer
Irish people in the UK should be allowed to subscribe to RTE, according to a letter writer in today’s Irish Independent. R Mullins points out that the possible demise of Setanta Sports looming, Irish GAA fans in the UK are worried. He suggests that people who live abroad should be allowed to subscribe to RTE.… Continue reading Let Irish in UK subscribe to RTE, suggests letter writer
NY Irish centre gets government green light
An Irish centre that would encompass arts, cultural and business matters in New York City will go ahead, according to an article in the Irish Echo. The center has been a matter of discussion for many years, with Gabriel Byrne spearheading the publicity drive. The Irish goverment’s commitment to the centre was confirmed by Minister… Continue reading NY Irish centre gets government green light
Diaspora is ‘Facebook for the nation’, says McWilliams
An interesting snippet from David McWilliams on Youtube: Absolutely. I think that if you look at the biggest phenomenon of the last few years… has been social networking. This is Facebook for the nation. It’s for the willing. You don’t have to coerce people. It’s not something that’s exclusive…The tribe in an era of services… Continue reading Diaspora is ‘Facebook for the nation’, says McWilliams