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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Calls for greater care of elderly follows death of man in NY
The death of a 72-year-old Irish man in New York has resulted in a new focus on the needs of elderly Irish emigrants in the US. Tony Gallagher, originally from Ballycorrick, Co Mayo had died perhaps as long as a week before his body was found in his Queens apartment. Though some press reports have… Continue reading Calls for greater care of elderly follows death of man in NY
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