We are delighted to announce a new specialised project for our important work with Ireland’s Diaspora Communities. We are developing a dedicated project supporting Irish people abroad and those planning to emigrate called Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project. This new project has grown from the work that Crosscare Migrant Project has carried out over… 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 »
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 once again teamed up with Safe… Read more »
Did you know that citizensinformation.ie now features information on returning to Ireland? Created by the Citizens Information Board with support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this new resource contains information on the practicalities involved in returning to Ireland – from planning your journey home alone or with children, to finding somewhere… 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 »
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