The Minister for Foreign Affairs has appointed Ireland’s first Passport Appeals Officer. The office was established by the Passports Act 2008, which gave those who had been refused a passport or had their passports cancelled the right to appeal. The appointee is a former officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Swift. He has… Continue reading First Passport Appeals Officer appointed
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Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Irish emigrants make 1.7 million journeys home every year, according to Garret Fitzgerald. The former Taoiseach made the statement in an article highlighting the extraordinary nature of Irish foreign travel. He highlights the following facts: In 2007, Irish people made 7.7 million trips abroad. Ireland attracts 4.5 million tourist a year. There are one million… Continue reading Irish emigrants make 1.7 million trips home annually
Skibbereen and Canada to host Famine Memorial events
This year’s National Famine Memorial Day will be held on May 17th. The date has been announced by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Eamon O Cuiv. Skibbereen, Co. Cork will be the focal point of this year’s commemoration in Ireland, while there will also be an international event taking place in Toronto.… Continue reading Skibbereen and Canada to host Famine Memorial events
DFA working to assist Irish in Gaza
The Department of Foreign Affairs is working to ensure Irish citizens in Gaza can depart safely from the bombarded region. The Irish Times is reporting that as many as 40 people with Irish connections are in the territory, and the Irish embassy has been working to secure exits for a number of these. Among them is… Continue reading DFA working to assist Irish in Gaza
Minister Martin highlights services for citizens abroad
Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has highlighted the value of several services provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs to its citizens abroad. In a recent statement on those services, the Minister noted that Irish residents made 8 million trips overseas. He spoke of the assistance offered by the Department, which provides services to… Continue reading Minister Martin highlights services for citizens abroad
Calls for greater care of elderly follows death of man in NY
The death of a 72-year-old Irish man in New York has resulted in a new focus on the needs of elderly Irish emigrants in the US. Tony Gallagher, originally from Ballycorrick, Co Mayo had died perhaps as long as a week before his body was found in his Queens apartment. Though some press reports have… Continue reading Calls for greater care of elderly follows death of man in NY