An Irish Navy ship is setting sail on a ten-week mission to enhance trade links and ties with the Irish diaspora in Latin America. The L.E. Niamh has left today, with 47 crew men and women led by their captain, Lt Com Ken Minehane. The trip comes as many Latin American countries are celebrating the bicentennial… Continue reading L.E. Niamh celebrates Irish-Latin American links
Is denial of expat voting rights to EU residents a penalty?
A British expat who lives in Spain is taking a case to the High Court in London to challenge the law that limits UK expat voting to those living outside the UK for less than fifteen years. James Preston is a Spanish resident with signficant ties to the UK, where he frequently visits and has… Continue reading Is denial of expat voting rights to EU residents a penalty?
72% would emigrate for work, says survey
The majority of Irish people would consider emigrating for work, according to a survey conducted by a recruitment company. 72% of the 1000 people surveyed by Grafton Recruitment in March said they would consider leaving. When asked where they would go, Europe was the top pick; Australia, Britain and Canada were the next choices. Only… Continue reading 72% would emigrate for work, says survey
Emigration has peaked, claims ESRI in forecast
Ireland will not create any new jobs in the next two years, but its jobless rate will fall due to continued outward migration and a fall in the rate of labour force participation, says the Economic and Social Research Institute in its latest economic commentary. The ESRI predicts no change in GNP this year over… Continue reading Emigration has peaked, claims ESRI in forecast
Register deaths of Irish abroad, say campaigners
The law should be changed so that the deaths of Irish citizens who die abroad can be registered in Ireland, says a new movement that appears to be gaining rapid support online. A Facebook page called “Help bring them home” and an online petition were launched last week. Organisers say they were moved to do… Continue reading Register deaths of Irish abroad, say campaigners
Gabriel Byrne to be Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador to the US
News reports are saying that Hollywood actor Gabriel Byrne is being appointed as Ireland’s “Cultural Ambassador” to the US. Byrne has taken a leadership role in Irish-American cultural circles in recent years; he emerged in recent years, for example, as the strongest spokesperson for the idea of an Irish cultural centre in New York. Funding… Continue reading Gabriel Byrne to be Ireland’s Cultural Ambassador to the US