Wednesday 4 August, 2021
People with non-exchangable full licences will now be able to take the driving test after six rather than 12 EDT lessons.
Allowing emigrants to vote will help preserve a connection and sense of identity, will end the unnecessary spectacle of coming home to vote, writes Danny Rigg.
The report showed that, in 2016, around 26,000 emigrants returned home.
Concerns have been raised about the lack of graduates finding employment in regional areas.
Over 90,000 Irish-born people live in Australia.
The Taoiseach is on a three-day visit to Canada.
Helplink is offering six online counselling appointments to Irish emigrants in need.
It’s time for Ireland to catch up with our EU neighbours, and give emigrants the vote, writes Senator Billy Lawless.
Overwhelmingly, being closer to family is given as the main reason for return.
Thousands of Irish people apply for this visa each year.
However, Enda didn’t specify when the referendum will take place.
Police say Patrick Shannon assaulted police officers.
It’s, like, the law over there? Or something?
“I’m keen to avoid stereotypes, so I’ve been acting blasé around potatoes in general.”
One in six people born in Ireland are still living abroad.
David Wogan has been living in Toronto for the past three years – this is his life.
Many emigrants feel they have to wait longer than they want before a return is realistic.
Applicants had previously been issued visas for Australia using the English version of their names.
Harry Gleeson has received the State’s first posthumous pardon for murder.
“I thought it was a fridge or something!”
Get the tissues out.
Do they have Christmas over there?
Irish TV exec Helen O’Rahilly is back home for The Christmas. You know how it goes.
Communities in Sydney and Melbourne will benefit most.
A report on the voting rights of Irish citizens abroad is being published today so we want to know your opinion on the topic.
A report today will say that the government needs to accept the principle that voting rights should be extended to Irish citizens abroad.
Kenny Meyler was stabbed in Perth in February 2013.
The energy and vibrancy of younger workers is what drives an economy on – but, quite apart from that, emigration is a poignant human tragedy.
The Tánaiste will also discuss the establishment of a visa regime for future legal migration between Ireland and the US.
There are around 50,000 undocumented Irish in the US.
So, how long are you back for?
Spoiler: it involves the right to vote.
