As of today (November 1st 2019) all Non-EEA De Facto Partners of Irish citizens MUST start the process of applying to live and work in Ireland BEFORE returning from abroad. That’s thanks to a new Preclearance scheme announced in August 2019 by Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice and Equality. So what does this actually… Read more »
Vulnerable Irish emigrants returning to this country are experiencing poverty, homelessness, isolation, mental and physical health needs, according to a new report launched today. The findings are contained in ‘Coming Home In Crisis‘ a report from Crosscare Migrant Project exploring the experiences of Irish emigrants returning to Ireland in crisis. Crosscare Migrant Project recorded… Read more »
Moving back to Ireland from abroad can feel like emigrating all over again. After the dust has settled and you have arrived back, you may find yourself wondering how to pick up where you left off. It may feel like your friends and family may not have as much time for you as you’d… Read more »
According to CSO Population and Migration Estimates released today, the number of Irish emigrants returning to Ireland has dropped to 26,900, down from 28,400 last year. Whilst overall the number of people leaving the country has fallen to 54,900 (the lowest it has been since 2008), more Irish citizens emigrated from Ireland (29,000) than… Read more »
On Monday 19th August 2019 Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, announced a new pre-clearance process for Non-EEA de facto partners of Irish citizens. Under the new process, Non-EEA de facto partners of Irish citizens will be allowed to apply for their permission to reside Ireland before they enter the country. Having lobbied… Read more »
A recent High Court ruling could have a massive impact on anyone who has applied or intends to apply for Irish Citizenship by naturalisation. The Immigrant Council of Ireland have this useful overview of the ruling we would recommend reading. Requiring an applicant to have been physically present in Ireland for a full year before… Read more »
Thanks to the success of our recent London based ‘Returning to Ireland’ information session, we’re very happy to announce a second event to take place in Liverpool this May! Provided in partnership with Safe Home Ireland, the Irish in Britain, and Irish Community Care, we will be running this FREE ‘Returning to Ireland’ information… Read more »
In advance of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, we’ve put together this list of useful updates for any Irish emigrants returning to Ireland from the UK: Common Travel Area (CTA) Under the CTA Irish and British citizens can move freely between and reside in either country, as well as enjoy… Read more »
On 4th February 2019, the UK Department of Work and Pensions announced an agreement on social security with Ireland in the context of the Common Travel Area arrangements, guaranteeing continued access to State Pension and benefits for UK and Irish citizens and their qualifying family members when in the other’s state. Whilst we welcome… Read more »
With the numbers of Irish people returning from abroad increasing, we believe it is important to work together to ensure Irish emigrants are offered a continuum of support as they make their way back to Ireland from around the world, including from the United Kingdom. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Safe Home Ireland,… Read more »
Our work with Irish emigrants is funded by the Emigrant Support Programme of the Department of Foreign Affairs
This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020 and is supported by the Government of Ireland