Patricia Leahy has written an extremely powerful article in today’s Irish Times about her son’s upcoming emigration. Leahy herself moved to Ireland 28 years ago; she is the daughter of Irish emigrants who left for New York in the 1940s. Seven decades later, after being unemployed for a year, her son is following in her… Continue reading Mother writes of son’s impending emigration
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Crosscare Migrant Project, CIIC publish J-1 information leaflet
The Crosscare Migrant Project (formerly Emigrant Advice) has published its information leaflet for students going to the US on a J-1 visa this summer, while the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centres has produced its predeparture leaflet containing information on social security numbers, accommodation, jobs and safe travelling. The CMP leaflet warns students that this year,… Continue reading Crosscare Migrant Project, CIIC publish J-1 information leaflet
Rooney begins US ambassador confirmation hearings
American businessman and Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney has begun the Senate confirmation process to become the US ambassador to Ireland. The 76-year-old Republican, who supported Obama in the presidential elections, is a popular pick and reports say he could be confirmed next week. He told yesterday’s confirmation hearing that he would travel widely throughout… Continue reading Rooney begins US ambassador confirmation hearings
White House says immigration reform now “difficult”
The White House acknowledged yesterday that immigration reform looks unlikely this year. Press secretary Robert Gibbs said, “I can see the president’s desire for it to happen, but understanding at the current – currently where we sit, the math makes that more difficult than – than the discussion”. Mr Gibbs said that Mr Obama hopes… Continue reading White House says immigration reform now “difficult”
NY Irish centre gets government green light
An Irish centre that would encompass arts, cultural and business matters in New York City will go ahead, according to an article in the Irish Echo. The center has been a matter of discussion for many years, with Gabriel Byrne spearheading the publicity drive. The Irish goverment’s commitment to the centre was confirmed by Minister… Continue reading NY Irish centre gets government green light
A look at unemployment rates in destination countries
With the increasing number of news reports about unemployed people seeking to emigrate, it’s useful to look at unemployment rates in a number of destination countries. These are, of course, only guidelines – no doubt there are national differences in the methods of compiling these statistics that make it difficult to make accurate comparisons. Ireland’s… Continue reading A look at unemployment rates in destination countries