A group examining public spending in the light of the crisis in the Irish economy has recommended a number of cuts that would affect services to the Irish abroad. The group, popularly known as “An Bord Snip”, released its report yesterday. The report recommends cuts in emigrant services of one million euro. The Department of… Continue reading Cut emigrant services by €1 million, says An Bord Snip
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First Passport Appeals Officer appointed
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has appointed Ireland’s first Passport Appeals Officer. The office was established by the Passports Act 2008, which gave those who had been refused a passport or had their passports cancelled the right to appeal. The appointee is a former officer of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Swift. He has… Continue reading First Passport Appeals Officer appointed
DFA working to assist Irish in Gaza
The Department of Foreign Affairs is working to ensure Irish citizens in Gaza can depart safely from the bombarded region. The Irish Times is reporting that as many as 40 people with Irish connections are in the territory, and the Irish embassy has been working to secure exits for a number of these. Among them is… Continue reading DFA working to assist Irish in Gaza
Minister Martin highlights services for citizens abroad
Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin has highlighted the value of several services provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs to its citizens abroad. In a recent statement on those services, the Minister noted that Irish residents made 8 million trips overseas. He spoke of the assistance offered by the Department, which provides services to… Continue reading Minister Martin highlights services for citizens abroad
Irish government announces additional US funding
Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin has announced another round of funding for Irish community projects in the US, bringing the 2008 total for Emigrant Support funding to over $5 million. The $2 million in funding announced this week will cover several capital projects: JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Boston ($1,000,000) San Francisco GAA Facilities ($500,000)… Continue reading Irish government announces additional US funding
Jamaica, US region look to Irish diaspora experience
An interesting example of Irish leadership in diaspora thinking took place in New York recently, when Niall Burgess, the Ambassador and Consul General of Ireland to the USA, spoke at the Jamaican consulate on the Irish-American experience. The event was the first in a series of conversations with business and community leaders “aimed at inspiring… Continue reading Jamaica, US region look to Irish diaspora experience