Immigration reform efforts to continue, says ILIR leader

Leading US immigration reform campainger and Irish Voice publisher Niall O’Dowd has urged those fighting for change to continue their efforts. In a statement on the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform website, Mr O’Dowd says that the issue of comprehensive immigration reform is dead until after the November 2008 elections. He has indicated that the… Continue reading Immigration reform efforts to continue, says ILIR leader

Government gives $1.3 million to US groups

Grants of nearly $1.3 million for US Irish organisations were announced yesterday by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern. The money will go to 13 groups that are engaged in the provision of support, information and advisory services. The Minister said: “I am delighted to allocate increased funding, again this year, to the Irish immigration centres… Continue reading Government gives $1.3 million to US groups

Justice for Immigrants urges action following cloture vote

The immigration reform bill which was reintroduced in the US Senate has passed the first of many hurdles; yesterday the first cloture vote to proceed passed by a vote of 64-35.  The Justice for Immigrants campaign has issued an alert urging all Americans to call their senators.  Here is the text of the alert: TAKE… Continue reading Justice for Immigrants urges action following cloture vote

NY agency reports “exceptionally difficult” summer for J1ers

This summer is a tough one for Irish students in the US East Coast. Housing and jobs are tight, reports the Emerald Isle Immigration Center. The centre, which is based in Queens, is appealing for help with housing and jobs for students. Padraig Nolan, the centre’s J1 Summer Coordinator, writes: The summer of 2007 is… Continue reading NY agency reports “exceptionally difficult” summer for J1ers

Éan member has suggestion for broadcasting to EU-based Irish

Broadcasting radio into the heart of Europe would provide a useful information source for Irish people in Europe, says Éan member Enda O’Kane in an article that has appeared in Business Travel magazine. He notes: DRM is now used worldwide by 32 broadcasters and more than 40 hours of English language programmes are broadcast across… Continue reading Éan member has suggestion for broadcasting to EU-based Irish