Results 181-200 of 1,863 for diaspora

Order of Business (6 Nov 2012) See 1 other result from this debate

Pearse Doherty: ..., the former ambassador for cultural affairs, Mr. Gabriel Byrne, criticised the Government and said the initiative was a scam. He said the Government was only interested in the shake-down of the Irish diaspora. The 1926 census was supposed to be published so that those coming here for The Gathering in 2013 could trace their roots. When will this legislation be published? Can the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...funding and support through the Emigration Support Programme, to assist citizens who wish to return to Ireland. Through the Interdepartmental Committee on the Irish A broad, the Minister for the Diaspora, Joe McHugh T.D., has been working to oversee joined-up delivery of the diaspora policy and also to examine issues affecting the Irish abroad and those wishing to return home to Ireland....

Written Answers — Certificates of Irish Heritage: Certificates of Irish Heritage (12 Jul 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Eamon Gilmore: The Certificate of Irish Heritage is in the process of being established by my Department in direct response to a strong demand for such a scheme from those members of our diaspora who are not entitled to Irish citizenship. I believe that the scheme will provide a practical demonstration of the inclusive approach adopted by successive Governments to our diaspora. The Certificate of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diaspora Issues (14 Feb 2017) See 2 other results from this answer

Charles Flanagan: ...Support Programme prioritises culturally sensitive, frontline welfare services that address the needs of the most vulnerable Irish emigrants. The programme also supports a wide range of other diaspora engagement projects, particularly cultural, community and heritage projects that foster a vibrant sense of Irish community and identity, as well as strategic capital projects. The...

Official Engagements (6 Mar 2012)

Gerry Adams: ...work the Taoiseach has done in the United States. It is a good initiative that I support fully and warmly commend. I also commend and thank President Clinton for his efforts. However, because the diaspora thinks and cares about home, there are other ways to get them to connect to us. Perhaps the Taoiseach has had the opportunity to raise the possibilities offered by the proposed...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...to people in the medical profession. Australia being the vast territory it is I would have thought a consular office in Perth is something careful and due consideration would be given to. Subhead A8 is Diaspora Affairs. I inform the Tánaiste parliamentary diplomacy is a very important aspect of diaspora affairs. There is in the Department the global parliamentary register, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Barriers Facing Those Returning to Live in Ireland: Discussion (26 Apr 2022)

Ms Celine Kennelly: Again, I thank the members for the opportunity to be with them. We have always had amazing leadership from the Irish Government on foreign affairs and the Irish diaspora, no more so than under the leadership of the Chairman, Deputy Flanagan, when he was Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, as it was then. We thank all the members of the committee for the platform to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of Citizens within EU: European Commission (11 Mar 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

Eric Byrne: I thank Ms Nolan for her contribution. We are 40 years in the EU but the attitude of successive governments to the Irish diaspora has been disgraceful. I have recorded this view on many occasions. I base my view on my embarrassment on realising, as an OSCE election monitor, that a very diverse range of countries, including Ukraine, Romania and other former eastern European counties, had...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (25 Nov 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Charles Flanagan: Primary responsibility for engaging with emigrant communities and the wider Diaspora falls within the remit of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Irish Abroad Unit of the Department takes the lead role on this engagement and administers a number of schemes and programmes targeted at and supporting Irish communities abroad, including the Emigrant Support Programme. Since 2004,...

National Famine Commemoration Day Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2017)

Tom Neville: ...back to what happened to our ancestors reminds us that it is part of us. It is built into us and is what is known as a cultural memory or identity. It is something that needs to be shared with the diaspora. I was part of that diaspora for a number of years when I emigrated as a result of the crash. It gives extra impetus to hold on to our culture and identity when we are away. It also...

Constitutional Amendments (13 Oct 2010) See 1 other result from this debate

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: ...to participate in presidential, Dáil or Seanad elections or any combination of all three. Nothing was done on that. However, rightly there is continuous reflection on the importance of the Irish diaspora globally and the Taoiseach has invited many successful figures from that diaspora-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006) See 3 other results from this debate

Paschal Mooney: .... Perhaps it is time we, as politicians, took a stand on this issue. While I fully understand Senator Higgins's noble aspirations in regard to Irish emigrants, I do not share his view because the diaspora is diverse and complex. Who would represent the diaspora if he stood down? Perhaps we should look into our own hearts and acknowledge that politicians in both Houses should address the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Supplementary)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Seán Fleming: In all of our visits abroad, we meet people from both sides of the equation and it works both ways. Even though we schedule meetings with diaspora groups, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland regularly ask us in the Department to meet Irish businesses that want to do business in the countries we are visiting. IDA Ireland also asks us to meet its clients that are interested in investing back...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006) See 1 other result from this debate

Paschal Mooney: Will the Leader convey the thanks of the Irish diaspora to the Government following its announcement overnight that it intends to extend the presidential bounty, which is currently €2,500, to all centenarians, irrespective of their residence? Heretofore, one not only had to reach the age of 100 but one also had to be resident in the State to obtain the bounty. I welcome the Government...

Constitutional Amendments (14 Feb 2012) See 2 other results from this debate

Gerry Adams: ...Constitution the right of the people in the North to Irish citizenship, the constitutional convention must consider how they can fully exercise their citizenship. We have also often discussed the diaspora, which I value as does the Taoiseach. Citizens across the diaspora must also have some part in this constitutional convention. The Taoiseach must have some plans, ideas or notions he...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Reviews (24 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...date of completion Citizenship, Emigration and Voting Rights after Brexit. Q2 2021 (March) Research into the experiences of minority ethnic members of the Diaspora. June 2022 The impact of the pandemic on Irish emigrants and Irish emigrant support organisations End June 2021 Research on the history of the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Micheál Martin: .... Our diplomats also actively support LGBTI+ rights by participating in Pride parades and similar events across the world and offering support to LGBTI+ civil society organisations. The Government’s Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025undertakes to celebrate the diversity of our diaspora and in particular to support our LGBTQI diaspora. With that in mind, the Government has, through its...

Legislative Programme (23 Mar 2011) See 1 other result from this debate

Gerry Adams: ...from the North make up one quarter of the population on the island of Ireland. Therefore, they should have one quarter of the representatives. I ask the Taoiseach to consider this. Will the Diaspora be invited to be part of the convention? We are talking about an opportunity to do many good things, reflect the views of the people on this island and the wider Diaspora, see how we are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Communities Abroad (27 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: The establishment of the Consulate General of Ireland in Manchester in July 2021 has allowed us to strengthen our relationship with Ireland’s diaspora and Irish community organisations across the North of England. I saw this first hand during my visit to open the new Consulate General on 1 October 2021. I engaged with representatives of numerous Irish community organisations at the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010) See 1 other result from this debate

Dominic Hannigan: Some time ago, I called on the Leader to arrange a debate on the Irish diaspora and funding for Irish diaspora services. I am concerned because such a debate has not been held yet. I refer to how this is impacting locally. Recently, I heard at least one third of Irish sexual abuse survivors are now living in the UK. The services they receive have been impacted because of the lack of a...