Well over a decade ago, I attended an event in Boston in which an Irish-born parent bemoaned the fact that he was unable to afford to send his children to college in Ireland, as they would be required to pay the full fee applicable to non-EU residents. This was, of course, despite the fact that… Continue reading Institutes of Tech launch programme aimed at 2nd- and 3rd-generation Irish abroad
Tag: diaspora
President visits Irish in England
President Mary McAleese visited with the Irish community in Britain over the past two days. Her visit included a tour of the 20120 Olympic site in East London, which afforded her an opportunity to talk to the Irish construction workers employed there. Out of the 9,000 workers on the site, 10% are Irish, according to… Continue reading President visits Irish in England
Emigrants subject to taxation on Irish homes
Irish emigrants who keep a home in Ireland are subject to the taxation on non-principal homes. The tax of €200 is levied on most houses that are not occupied by their owners, although there are a number of exemptions. The charge does apply to overseas owners. The fact that emigrants must pay the tax was… Continue reading Emigrants subject to taxation on Irish homes
Government to help Irish in Barbados?
Will the Irish government come to the assistance of the so-called “Red Legs”, the descendents of Irish (as well as English and Scottish) people transported 400 years ago to Barbados to act as slaves? As many as 50,000 Irish people were transported to Barbados as slaves and indentured servants during Cromwell’s time; the community that… Continue reading Government to help Irish in Barbados?
Tracking the emigrant voting issue
The issue of votes for Irish emigrants is rising in prominence, as evidenced by the increasing number of articles appearing on the topic. Here’s what’s been said in recent weeks: 2010: March Headdowneyesopen.blogspot.com: Please let me vote! February Guardian.co.uk: Irish unity goes well beyond borders (by Mary Hickman) Irish Times: Reforming electoral system is not going… Continue reading Tracking the emigrant voting issue
Charter for a New Ireland revisions Ireland as global nation
I’ve already written about Amhran Nua, the new political party that is announcing its formation with a campaign for emigrant voting rights. Another, unrelated, political movement is also underway with a related theme: to re-envision Ireland as a truly global nation – a new global Irish republic comprised of both its residents and its diaspora.… Continue reading Charter for a New Ireland revisions Ireland as global nation