The Irish Voice has published a statement from Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on the recent controversy over the campaign on behalf of the undocumented. The Irish Voice is the New York Irish-American newspaper published by Niall O’Dowd, a leading campaigner in the fight to legalise undocumented immigrants and one of the founders of the Irish Lobby… Continue reading Stop misleading the undocumented, says Taoiseach
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Repatriation of bodies through Shannon to resume
Aer Lingus has reinstated the service of repatriating remains through Shannon Airport from London-Heathrow. The service had ended in January, with the ending of direct flights between the two airports. The move will benefit loved ones in the West of Ireland who for the last few months have had to travel to Dublin or Cork… Continue reading Repatriation of bodies through Shannon to resume
Holiday-makers and business travellers may get absentee ballots
The Irish times is reporting that An Oireachtas committee will propose that people abroad on holidays or business at election time should be allowed to vote. The report says the recommendation will be proposed as part of a series of suggested changes to the electoral register to be proposed by the Environment, Heritage and Local… Continue reading Holiday-makers and business travellers may get absentee ballots
Ahern lists end of forced emigration among accomplishments
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, in yesterday’s speech announcing his intent to resign on May 6, listed the end of forced emigration among his accomplishments. He said: In looking back on all the things I wanted to achieve in politics, I am proud that as Taoiseach I have: delivered on my objective to bring the peace process… Continue reading Ahern lists end of forced emigration among accomplishments
Gay couples want to return: Irish Times
An American researcher has said that recognising same-sex partnerships would allow Ireland to reap economic benefits by increasing the number of well-educated returnees. Currently, Ireland does not recognise gay relationships and its immigration law does not allow for Irish citizens to bring their non-marital partners with them if they move home. Gary Gates, a senior… Continue reading Gay couples want to return: Irish Times
Irish could lose right to vote in Britain
New Irish immigrants to Britain may no longer be entitled to vote in British elections if reform proposals contained in the Goldsmith Report are approved. News reports say, however, that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is likely to reject the controversial proposal. Peter Goldsmith, a former Attorney General, made the suggestion as part of a… Continue reading Irish could lose right to vote in Britain