A business that assists would-be migrants to Australia claims that there has been a large jump in the number of workers moving to Australia. Migration.ie spokesperson Barry Dowling told the Irish Independent, “We deal with about 350 applications a month and we probably deal with about half the market for Australia”. The newspaper reports that… Continue reading Agency reports increase in Australia visas
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“Irish Prisoners Abroad” published by DFA
A report highlighting the status of Irish prisoners abroad has been written by Chris Flood for the Department of Foreign Affairs. According to “Irish Prisoners Abroad”, there are about 800 Irish prisoners abroad, although Mr Flood recognises that this estimate is likely to be on the low side, as not all prisoners are known to… Continue reading “Irish Prisoners Abroad” published by DFA
Aer Lingus’ Shannon shift means end to repatriation
There has been substantial commentary on the issue of the Aer Lingus decision to end its London Heathrow route out of Shannon. While most of this commentary has focused on the decision’s effect on the industry around Shannon, a small amount of this commentary has focused on the move’s effect on emigrant travel. One RTE… Continue reading Aer Lingus’ Shannon shift means end to repatriation
Immigration scholar retires
One of the leading scholars of Irish immigration to the US is retiring. Charles Fanning, who founded the Irish and Irish immigration Studies programme at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is leaving teaching after 14 years there, reports the Southern Illinoisan. Dr Fanning has written and edited more than ten books, including “Exiles of Erin: Nineteenth-Century… Continue reading Immigration scholar retires
J-1ers go west as traditional spots lose pull
California is the big draw this summer for Irish students working in the US summer on J-1 visas, according to journalist Carole Coleman. She reports on RTÉ that there is a growing trend for students to go to the western state, as numbers fall from the traditional favourites of New York, Boston and New Jersey.… Continue reading J-1ers go west as traditional spots lose pull
Seanad loses emigrant advocate
A longtime advocate for emigrants has lost his place in the Seanad. Pascal Mooney, a former journalist and broadcaster, says he is devasted by the loss in this year’s elections. He was first elected to the body in 1987. Mr Mooney’s interest in emigrant issues had its roots in his own experience living in London… Continue reading Seanad loses emigrant advocate