The Minister for Health, based on advice from the Expert Advisory Group on Travel has signalled his intention to designate an additional 16 countries as Category 2 due to concerns relating to the presence of Variants of Concern or high 14 day incidence rates.Canada is one of the 16 countries that has been designated as Category 2.Passengers arriving from or via Category 2 countries and territories are legally required to quarantine at a designated facility.This includes passengers who have been in a Category 2 country anytime in the last 14 days and any person who has travelled through an airp ..read more

You will need a job offer in Canada to receive an invitation to apply! First Derivatives are hiring and looking for Business Analysts to join the Capital Markets Business. “We look for individuals who are strategic, thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong analytical aptitude to help solve complex business challenges. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the trade lifecycle across the capital markets domain and will also have experience with Excel, SQL, Python or other data analytics tools.” Do you meet the eligibility criteria? Interested? Send your resume to I ..read more

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    A Message from Minister of State Colm Brophy T.D.   Welcome to this latest edition of the Global Irish Newsletter. I feel deeply honoured to have been appointed Ireland’s Minister for the Diaspora. I am delighted that the new Government has again confirmed the importance of the relationship with our Diaspora by appointing a dedicated Minister of State. We are committed to strengthening that relationship. We will publish a new diaspora policy this year. We will bring forward legislation to allow for a refer ..read more

Please note, as of June 8, 2020, the Passport Service has resumed services. However, only first time applications and renewals of passports that expired over 5 years ago will be accepted at the Embassy. All renewals must use the Passport Online service. Please note, passport numbers must have two letters and seven numbers to use the service (i.e. PT7654321). All paper applications for renewals will be returned to use the Passport Online service. While the Embassy will begin accepting applications, delays in processing will occur due to the current backlog. These delays are ..read more

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Important information from our friends at Crosscare Migrant Project If you are returning to Ireland right now, you will be required to self-isolate for 14 days – see these guidelines for ensuring you and people in your home stay safe. https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/self-isolation-and-limited-social-interaction.html?fbclid=IwAR08HlcXYI4poP8wrRRdRjbKVvelk86M0DJli8qG5WIkw7X5XmU8fXty4hY You may need to arrange alternative accommodation for 2 weeks if you will need to self-isolate away from your family home/ previous home in Ireland. Contact us if you are concerned about access to emerg ..read more

Air Carriers To confirm, a travel ban has been implemented through an order under the Aeronautics Act which requires air carriers operating flights to Canada to deny boarding to any passenger who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (or an immediate family member). The measure came into force on Wednesday, March 18, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) EDT, and applies to travelers arriving by air. For clarity, what this means is that international students and workers who are outside of Canada and the United States will not be permitted to board an aircraft to return to Canada, unless they are th ..read more

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An Important Message from I/CAN Re Employment Insurance: If you have been laid-off or terminated (including because of the current economic situation due to Covid-19) you may be eligible for EI (Employment Insurance benefits). 1. Ask your employer for a Record of Employment 2. Contact https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html to determine if you are eligible to make a claim (please keep in mind that eligibility requirements are strict and depend on how long you have been working and paying into EI). 3. If you are off work due to illness, you may be eligible for sickness ben ..read more