The Taoiseach dealt with a number of issues related to emigration, and particularly the undocumented in the US, during question time in the Dail yesterday. He said that a bilateral agreement that would allow Irish and American citizens to travel and work between the two countries was on hold for political reasons. Mr Ahern also… Continue reading Undocumented resolution unlikely: Ahern
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Latest Ean newsletter published
In the latest edition of the Ean newsletter, we focus on returning gay emigrants and the potential impact of civil partnerships in enabling them to return. We also take a look at the implications of the upcoming shut-down of RTE’s medium-wave services. Plus there’s the usual roundup of news and events – and as always,… Continue reading Latest Ean newsletter published
Irishman’s death related to his undocumented status?
A Boston journalist has written a moving tribute to an undocumented immigrant who died in the US city at the age of 33. Kevin Cullen says, “Eddie Treacy lived in the shadows and died in his bed, the covers pulled up, his lungs full of fluid.” The Athenry native had arrived in Dorchester eight years… Continue reading Irishman’s death related to his undocumented status?
New influx into US, say centres
Irish immigration centres in the US are reporting that there has been an increase in new arrivals from Ireland, according to a report in last week’s Irish Voice newspaper. The paper interviewed Irish centres in Boston, New York, and San Francisco, and all have reported a rise in the number of recently arrived people seeking… Continue reading New influx into US, say centres
Irish immigrant in NY fights extradition
A County Louth native is fighting extradition from the US. Joe Byrne, a resident of Pearl River, New York, is facing an extradition warrant filed by the Director of Public Prosecution in Ireland. Authorities there allege he was involved in two robberies over ten years ago. Mr Byrne was questioned by gardai in 1997 over… Continue reading Irish immigrant in NY fights extradition
DFA launches charter, registration facility
The Department of Foreign Affairs has launched two new services on its website, aimed at those travelling or resident overseas. The two services are: a Consular Services Charter for citizens, called “Travel Safely, Slán Abhaile” – a document setting out the range of services provided by embassies and consulates abroad, as well as advice on… Continue reading DFA launches charter, registration facility