Happy New Year from the Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project! As we announced this past November, Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project is a new service born out of the critical Irish diaspora advocacy that the Crosscare Migrant Project has spearheaded for over fifteen years (don’t worry–important immigration-related supports will continue under Crosscare Migrant Project.… Read more »
Coming home with the kids for Christmas and thinking about moving back to Ireland for good? Join Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project at 10am on Monday 5th December as we chat live to James Parnell, returned Irish emigrant and founder of ‘A new dawn in Ireland‘, about helping children adjust to life in Ireland after… Read more »
According to the latest Central Statistics Office Population and Migration Estimates released this August, an estimated 27,600 Irish people left Ireland in the year to April 2022. This represents an increase of 4,800 people leaving when compared to last year’s figures which estimated that 22,800 Irish people emigrated in the year to April 2021. Although more Irish people returned… Read more »
We are based in the Republic of Ireland, but we do sometimes get queries about returning to Northern Ireland. As the North is in a different jurisdiction, there are different rules that apply for immigration, health, benefits, housing and more. Be sure to do your research on your rights and entitlements in the North… Read more »
If you’re an Irish emigrant living abroad, and you’re thinking of returning home to Ireland it’s helpful to plan as much as possible before your return. This is especially true if you are returning with children. These tips will help you make the transition. Start Your Research as Early as Possible Planning in advance… Read more »
Returning to Ireland with your Australian spouse or de facto partner? Watch this webinar we delivered with the Irish Support Agency NSW on May 11th 2022 for information on the Irish immigration requirements and how to prepare for the move. Read on to find out more about the process. Returning with your Australian spouse Being… Read more »
Returning to Ireland from Australia? Join us and the Irish Support Agency NSW Inc for a series of three FREE webinars for Irish emigrants returning to Ireland from Sydney and elsewhere in Australia. We’ll guide you through what you need to know about planning your return, and help you prepare for your big move… Read more »
On Tuesday 26th April we had the opportunity to present to members of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on issues affecting returning Irish emigrants, including: Access to social welfare assistance and the Habitual Residence Condition, Emergency accommodation for people returning into homelessness, and Immigration requirements for non-Irish family members. We were… Read more »
It is with great sadness and deep concern that we watch the unfolding of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We express solidarity with the people of Ukraine and with the Ukrainian community in Ireland. We welcome the news that visa requirements for all Ukrainian citizens entering Ireland will be waived, and note the advice… Read more »
If you are Irish and returning to live in Ireland in the coming months there are some changes to regulations that you should be aware of and plan for whatever your situation. COVID-19 restrictions The following restrictions in place as of May 2021 and may change, please see www.gov.ie for up-to-date information: The government… 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