In order to support the next generation of returning Irish emigrants, we provide collaborative information sharing and training sessions to Emigrant Support Programme funded organisations around the world.

We can facilitate these in person or remotely by webinar with front-line workers or directly with groups of prospective returnees. Our hope is that by working together we can support current Irish emigrants to make an informed decision about their proposed return to Ireland from abroad.

Training & Peer Support Calendar 2021

• January & March 2021 / via webinar, Australia – Peertalk sessions 2 and 3 with Irish emigrant support organisations in Australia, peer support session with guest speakers and focused topics
• May 2021 / via webinar, Australia – Returning to Ireland information session for Irish emigrant support organisations, Irish Embassy and Consulate General in Australia
• May 2021 / via webinar, UK – Returning to Ireland information session for Irish emigrant support organisations in North England

Keep an eye on this page for future training opportunities and register here for regular updates. You can also email dmclaughlin@crosscare.ie if you have any training needs you would like to discuss.

Details of our previous training sessions

2020

• February 2020 / via Webinar, Australia – De Facto Preclearance for non-EEA partners of returning Irish emigrants
• 30 Mar, 2020 / London, UK – Returning to Ireland information session for Irish emigrant support groups in London – cancelled due to Covid-19
• 2 Apr, 2020 / Leeds, UK – Returning to Ireland information session for Irish emigrant support groups in Britain – cancelled due to Covid-19
• 15 Apr, 2020 / USA – Returning to Ireland during Covid-19 pandemic for Irish emigrant support groups in the USA (online)
• 28 Apr, 2020 / Australia – Returning to Ireland during Covid-19 pandemic for Irish emigrant support groups in Australia (online)
• 26 May, 2020 / UAE – Returning to Ireland during Covid-19 pandemic for Irish citizens in the United Arab Emirates (online)
• 3 June, 2020 / UK – Returning to Ireland during Covid-19 pandemic for Irish emigrant support groups in the UK (see online video here)
• 28 October, 2020 / USA – Returning to Ireland during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond

Collaborative information sessions on returning to Ireland have also been held with:

• FRS Recruitment 30/09/2020
• Donegal Connect 08/10/2020
• Irish in France 08/10/2020

Additionally, new peer-based shared learning platform, Peertalk launched on 30th November with Irish emigrant support organisations in Australia.

2019

• Dec 19, 2019 / via Webinar, USA – Coming home in crisis
• Nov 14, 2019 / via Webinar, USA – De facto Preclearance for non-EEA partners of returning Irish emigrants
• Jul 4, 2019 / Dublin, Ireland – Pre-posting information session for new Consular recruits on supporting crisis returnees
• May 23, 2019 / Liverpool, UK – Returning to Ireland information session for Irish emigrant support groups in Britain
• February 14, 2019 / London, UK – Returning to Ireland information session for non-profits in London

2018

• USA: Series of ‘Returning to Ireland’ focused webinars delivered to Irish emigrant support organisations and Consular Missions across North America in partnership with the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers – (1) Irish immigration requirements for returning Irish emigrants – Oct 2018, (2) Social welfare options for returning Irish emigrants – Nov 2018, (3) Supporting people returning to Ireland in crisis – Dec 2018
• Australia: Information events in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth for returning Irish emigrants delivered in partnership with the Irish Support Agency NSW, IASAQ, Irish Australian Support and Resource Bureau, and the Claddagh Association
• Ireland: Various information sessions on access to emergency supports for returning Irish emigrants, delivered to Enable Ireland staff and Dublin-based medical social workers

2017

• Australia: Information events in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth for returning Irish emigrants in collaboration with the Irish Support Agency NSW, the Consulate of Ireland in Sydney, the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce, IASAQ, and the Claddagh Association
• New Zealand: Information events in Auckland and Christchurch for returning Irish emigrants in collaboration with the Consulate General of Ireland (Auckland), Auckland Irish Society, and Christchurch Irish Society
• Ireland: Various information sessions on immigration and return migration to Ireland, delivered to Dublin-based medical social workers
• UK: London based training for member organisations of the Irish in Britain on the practicalities of returning to Ireland, delivered in partnership with Safe Home Ireland in collaboration of the Irish in Britain and the London Irish Centre
• USA: Webinar on the Habitual Residence Condition for members the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers

2016

• Canada: Returning to Ireland focused information event in Edmonton in collaboration with the Irish Canadian Immigration Centre, the Honorary Consul of Ireland (Edmonton) and Edmonton Irish Club
• Australia: Returning to Ireland focused information events in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth in collaboration with the Irish Support Agency NSW, the Consulate of Ireland in Sydney, the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce, IASAQ, and the Claddagh Association