We’ve had a query from one of our member groups regarding the exemption from the Irish language. This is an issue that may affect those who are returning to Ireland with school-aged children. The Department of Education has a document outlining who may be exempted and the procedure for granting an exemption. The part that… Continue reading Member’s Query: Exemption from Irish
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Returning Irish being refused benefits
The issue of emigrants are being refused benefits under the Habitual Residence Condition needs to be addressed says Éan member agency Emigrant Advice in today’s Irish Times. The paper reports that Brian Flynn, director of the Social Welfare Appeals Office, “said appeals officers were concerned at ‘the deteriorating standards of decision-making and poor quality of file presentation’ by… Continue reading Returning Irish being refused benefits
Aisling Center’s book a sell-out hit
New York’s Aisling Irish Community Center’s collection of memoirs written by Irish immigrants who arrived between 1927 and 1964 has become a hit. One local paper calls “While Mem’ry Brings Us Back Again” the “‘it’ gift” of the holiday season. The Journal News reports that the first edition of 1,500 copies has already sold out,… Continue reading Aisling Center’s book a sell-out hit
Emigrants’ NY memoirs published by Aisling Center
“While Mem’ry Brings Us Back Again” is a volume of memoirs by Irish emigrants who moved to the U.S. between 1927-1964. Compiled by Frances Browner, organizer of the Aisling Center’s “Young at Heartâ€? group, the book details the experiences of 35 different individuals from 18 different counties. “Far from their families, friends and everything they… Continue reading Emigrants’ NY memoirs published by Aisling Center
Éan 2005 conference report describes proceedings
While Éan won’t be holding a conference this year, the proceedings of last year’s conference, themed “Toward a Positive Emigration Experience”, are available online. Speakers at last year’s event included representatives of the Federation of Irish Societies in Britain and the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers in the US, as well as people working with… Continue reading Éan 2005 conference report describes proceedings
Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with ILIR, NY groups
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, has met with representatives from the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR) in New York to discuss the campaign on behalf of undocumented Irish immigrants in the United States. The minister reiterated the Government’s strong support for the ILIR’s campaign. He added, “The plight of the undocumented gets… Continue reading Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with ILIR, NY groups