Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence
Emigrant Support Services: Discussion
Ms Aileen Leonard Dibra:
One of the positive things about Covid, if we can say this, is the fact we were all able to see through the virtual programming not only the massive amount of work done by the centres throughout the United States in typical times but also the ramp-up that went into expanding programming. They made sure people had access to all of the supports they needed. They expanded their hours and increased cultural programming so that people in the community who were further isolated, whether undocumented or documented, were tied back to the centres. In so many instances, these centres become a home away from home where people feel safe and get the information and support they need. I say well done to the centres I work with because they did Trojan work. With regard to specific Covid supports, I will hand over to my colleague Mr. Millar, who will speak a little about the relief funding that went out throughout the United States.
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