Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has re-emphasised the Government’s commitment to supporting the interests of the Irish abroad. He said, “This commitment is reflected in the fact that funding for emigrant services has never been higher. I am delighted that the unprecedented amount of €12 million has been allocated for this purpose this year.… Continue reading Minister re-iterates support
Pat Rabbitte called for a re-examination of nation…
Pat Rabbitte called for a re-examination of national policies on immigration as part of his speech on Michael Davitt to the Parnell Summer School. He warned against seeing immigration in solely economic terms and called for addressing the challenges of integration and assimilation.He invoked the spectre of Ireland’s legacy as an emigrant nation: “We should… Continue reading Pat Rabbitte called for a re-examination of nation…
Newspaper makes claims of prostitution in Australia
The Sunday Tribune reports that some Irish students have turned to prostitution to fund their travels. The papers claims that brothels across Australia, where prostitution is legal, are hiring Irish women under the age of 25. The paper featured an interview with a student from Galway who said that she turned to prostitution after learning… Continue reading Newspaper makes claims of prostitution in Australia
Irish homeless in London figures fall
The number of Irish people sleeping rough in central London has fallen to about 100 this year – a figure that IrishExaminer.com said was an all-time low. This is down from 600 in 1999. The figures come from the Simon Homeless Agency, which credits increased Dion funding for the reduction.
Returning emigrants unaffected by habitual residency requirements?
A report released by the Social Welfare Appeals office highlights several case studies of those affected by the Habitual Residency requirement. All of those cases highlighted were those of immigrants. None of the cases highlighted affected returned emigrants.
Three Irish-Argentine community organisations have…
Three Irish-Argentine community organisations have been granted funding by the Department of Foreign Affairs; this is the first time that Argentine community groups have received funding. In making the announcement, Minister Noel Treacy said, “The descendants of the men and women who left Galway, Mayo, Westmeath, Longford, Wexford, and other parts of Ireland and settled… Continue reading Three Irish-Argentine community organisations have…