The 14% cut in emigrant services announced in the December’s budget will be the subject of a Seanad debate, after being raised by the Labour Party’s Spokesperson on Community Affairs, Senator Dominic Hannigan. The cut in emigrant services was unfortunate in light of the sharply increased need for additional services. With emigration rising, there is… Continue reading Emigrant services cut to be debated in Seanad
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Former head of Task Force on Emigrants dies
Paddy O’Hanlon, who headed the task force on policies regarding emigrants, has died at 65 following a short illness. Paddy O’Hanlon became one of the founding members of the SDLP after being elected to Stormont in 1969; he left politics in the 1980s to become a barrister. O’Hanlon was appointed in 2001 to head the… Continue reading Former head of Task Force on Emigrants dies
US news report highlights disillusionment of returned emigrants
The disillusionment of Irish emigrants who moved back home to take part in Ireland’s booming economy has been featured in on the CBS Evening News in the US. The three emigrants profiled include Brendan Landers, who wrote of his disappointment after returning from Canada in the Irish Times last month. He said that his website… Continue reading US news report highlights disillusionment of returned emigrants
Car hire hikes affect emigrants home for holidays
Car rental companies have once again come under criticism for doubling and trebling their rates over the Christmas holidays, in a move that disproportionately affects emigrants returning home to visit relations. The Irish Independent reports that most firms are at least doubling their early December rates for Christmas week. The largest hikes are for small… Continue reading Car hire hikes affect emigrants home for holidays
Voting rights article featured on IrishEmigrant.com
IrishEmigrant.com is carrying an article from Ean on its website, on the issue of emigrant voting rights. The article notes that many immigrant groups are now able to vote in their home countries from Ireland, a fact that is reported positively in the Irish media. It contains an overview of the diverse ways in which… Continue reading Voting rights article featured on IrishEmigrant.com