Irish Festival Awards 2009

Vote for Africa Day in the Irish Festival Awards 2009 Africa Day 2009 has been nominated in six categories in this year’s Irish Festival Awards. These Awards were set up in 2007 to honour the organisers of festivals and cultural events in Ireland, and the people behind the scenes who help make these events a success. Members of the public can vote for the festival they preferred and leave feedback and comments on the Irish Festival Awards website. Voting opened on 1st December 2009 and will continue throughout the months of December and January. What helped make Africa Day a success this year was the contribution of the many performers, artists, community groups and volunteers who gave their time to the event. We received great feedback from visitors to the festival. If you were one of the thousands of people who came along to the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin or the Civic Offices in Limerick and had a good time, please vote for Africa Day in the Irish Festival Awards. You can vote now by logging on to http://www.irishfestivalawards.info/votenow.html. Africa Day is nominated in the following categories: · Best one-day festival.· Best service.· Best toilets.· Best line-up.· Social responsibility award.· Family festival award. Africa Day is an initiative of Irish Aid, the Government’s programme for overseas development. In 2009, DHR Communications project managed two flagship Africa Day events on behalf of Irish Aid: ‘Africa Day @ Iveagh Gardens, Dublin’ and ‘Africa Day @ Limerick’. We worked in partnership with Davis Event Consultancy on both events. We also worked with Irish Aid and Davis Event Consultancy on Africa Day 2008. Further information about Africa Day is available at http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/africaday/.

Irish Born Child Renewals

Dear Members,

Note that INIS has now annouced the details of the renewal process to take place next year in 2010 for those who already were granted IBC status through the IBC 05 Scheme and renewed in 2007. Circulate to persons the information below from INIS on http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/PB09000197

The renewal process will be carried out at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, or by visiting the nearest Immigration Office at your local Garda District Headquarters.

Applicants should go for renewal 14 days before their current permission expires and not before that, attend with their Irish children and bring with them
• Original Passport/National Identity card;
• Original GNIB card;
• Evidence of residency in the State (e.g. utility bill or letter from government department.)
The renewal will be for three years, save for exceptional circumstances, and it will cost €150.

We hope to bring you more information and can answer queries in the New Year. Also note that after renewal those renewed will then begin to be eligible to apply for citizenship due to their length in the state - we hope to also offer some information and training for members on assisting their clients considering such applicaitions in the New Year.

Circulate to persons the information below from INIS or to view the advert see below or visit INIS website to print out information on http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/PB09000197


Irish Born Child Renewals
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/PB09000197
NOTICE TO NON NATIONAL PARENTS OF IRISH BORN CHILDREN BORN IN THE STATE BEFORE 1 JANUARY 2005, WHO WERE INITIALLY GRANTED PERMISSION TO REMAIN IN THE STATE UNDER THE IBC/05 SCHEME AND WHO WERE SUBSEQUENTLY GRANTED RENEWED PERMISSION UNDER THE IBC RENEWALS SCHEME, 2007.
1. An arrangement has been put in place for the further renewal of permission to remain in the State to non-nationals who are the parents of an Irish born child, born in the State before 1 January 2005, who were initially granted permission to remain in the State under the Irish Born Child Scheme, 2005 (IBC/05) and who were subsequently granted further permission to remain under the IBC Renewals Scheme, 2007.
2. Permission to remain will be renewed for a further period of three years, save in exceptional circumstances, and subject to conditions.
3. If you wish to further renew your permission to remain in the State under this arrangement and you have not been convicted of any criminal offences, you are required to attend with your Irish born citizen child at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS), 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, or your nearest Immigration Office in your local Garda District Headquarters station outside Dublin and to present the following documentation, no earlier than 14 days before your current permission to remain in the State is due to expire:
• Original Passport/National Identity card;
• Original GNIB card;
• Evidence of residency in the State (e.g. utility bill or letter from government department.)
4. If you are unable to attend with your Irish born citizen child or provide the above documents, you must provide an acceptable reason as to why this is the case.
5. If you do not attend with your Irish born citizen child or provide the above documents, and fail to provide an acceptable reason for such absence, you will not be further renewed and will not, therefore, be registered.
6. Renewal of your permission to remain in the State under this arrangement does not in any way confer any entitlement or legitimate expectation on any other person, whether related to you or not, to enter or remain in the State.
7. Renewal of your permission to remain in the State is subject to a registration fee in the amount of €150.
PLEASE NOTE: If your permission to remain in the State expires and you do not renew it, your presence in the State will become illegal, unless you have an alternative basis for remaining in the State.

funding to the value of €250,000

Please find the attached links for your information and please promote in your individual areas:
The Office for Integration in Dublin City council were very pleased to receive the news of approved funding to the value of €250,000 for the implementation of measures supporting integration within our city.
A number of the key projects are already in place while more are being developed and expanded. The OFI will soon announce a call for proposals from projects with a specific Integration and intercultural remit within the Dublin City Council area.
The role of integration and the key work we do in promoting a diverse, vibrant and intercultural city for all our citizens, that says no to discrimination and racism is extremely important and especially significant at the present time. We acknowledge and appreciate the support and commitment the Minister for Integration, John Curran has given to this key area.
Should you require further information please see the above website or contact the office at integration@dublincity.ie
Excerpt from the Ministers statement:
The Minister for Integration, Mr. John Curran TD, today announced that he had approved funding of €250,000 for Dublin City Council to implement measures to promote the integration of immigrants in Irish life.
Speaking about the funding allocation the Minister said "I am pleased to say that Dublin City Council has been proactive in its response to integration and has put in place innovative measures to recognize the significant change in Dublin life. The establishment of a dedicated Office for Integration, the Declaration on Integration by leaders of state and city organizations establishing a pact on integration at city level not to mention the Council's ongoing commitment to initiating and facilitating dialogue and co-operation at city and local level with migrant networks and NGOs clearly demonstrates the Dublin City Councils commitment to face the challenge the of integration and get it right."
Links to applications and application details:
http://www.activelink.ie/ce/active.php?id=6045

or

http://www.dublin.ie/arts-culture/dcc-integration-funding.htm


We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the links and work developed in the city of Dublin in 2009.

We would also like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas. Enjoy the season and holiday period whatever way you may celebrate and the very best of good wishes for a prosperous and safe 2010.

Best Regards

The Office for Integration

Dublin City Council

Integrating Ireland Regional

Dear Members, Clients and Contacts,I will be out of the office until January 5th, 2010Below is the ISICI - Integrating Ireland Regional Network and Refugee Information Service December Holiday Service Hours NoticeFrom December 7th to January 7th the clinic schedule will be on reduced times with the assistance of our Information Service interns - please see below. The Regional Networking and Information Service staff will be on a holiday schedule - due to a temporary staff layoff and holiday rota. All Regional Development Offices will be closed during this period with offices reopening 7th Jan. The RIS and II Main Administrative Offices will however remain open until December 23rd and reopen on 4th January should you need to contact on regular business matters contact ( Tel. 01 645-3070 Emails info@ris.ie / vanya@integratingireland.ie ) . In case of an emergency please contact the main office and they will try to assist with your query.The Information phone services will be closed the two weeks of 21st and 28th December and will be on limited service week of December 8th and 16th and will reopen fully on January 5th 2009.We wish you all a happy holiday season and look forward to working with you in 2010!Best Holiday Wishes,Monica Anne Refugee Information Service Dublin Clinics (To view normal clinic locations/ times go to http://www.ris.ie/detail.php?category_id=13&sub_category_1_id=18 or see below or ring 01 645 3070)
• Week of Monday December 8th -10th all Dublin clinics open (with the exception note no clinic Tuesday afternoon in Green Street for December-January) • Week of Monday December 14th- Tuesday 15th Green Street10.00-12.30 Community Resource Centre,1 Green Street/North King St. Dublin 7- Thursday 17th14.00-16.30: Meath Street Citizen’s Information Centre, Meath street Dublin 8 • Closed Weeks 21st and 28th December • Re-open full clinic schedule from Tuesday January 5th (See Below for locations and times) • Information Phone Services will be closed the two weeks of 21st and 28th December and will be offered on a limited service week of December 8th and 16th Refugee Information Service Galway Clinic Service (Clinic located at Citizens Information Centre, Augustine House, St Augustine Street Galway T: 091 532 850)From Dec 8-18th and Jan 5th the Tuesday Clinics Cancelled. Clinics Closed Weeks of 21st and 28th December. The following are Galway clinic holiday opening times• Monday 8th December 2.00 pm and Thursday 10th December 10.30 am • Monday 15th December 2.00 pm and Thursday 18th December 10.30 am• Closed Weeks 21st and 28th December • Monday January 4th 2.00 pm and Thursday January 7th 10.30 am From Monday 8th December - Wednesday 6th January a limited information phone service will be available with messages NORMAL SERVICES RESUME FROM 7TH JANUARY 2010 AS PER BELOW The RIS/II provides its information and advocacy services on an outreach ‘clinic’ basis in Dublin and Galway. The following are the times and locations of clinics:DublinTuesdays 10.00-12.30 : Green Street Macro Community Resource Centre,1 Green Street/North King St. Dublin 7Wednesdays 10.00-12.30: Blanchardstown Citizen’s Information Centre, Westend House, Westend office Park Dublin 1513.30-15.45: Tallaght Citizen’s Information Centre, 512 Main Street,Dublin 24 Thursdays 10.00 to 12.30: Rathmines Information Centre, 11 Wynefield Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 14.00-16.30: Meath Street Citizen’s Information Centre, Meath street Dublin 8 GalwayCitizens Information Centre, Augustine House, St Augustine Street Galway T: 091 532 850)•Monday 2.00 pm, Tuesday 2.00pm and Thursday 10.30 am

non-EEA migrant workers

For your information, please circulate to your members and your community.you are probably aware a scheme has been announced by the Government for non-EEA migrant workers who have held an employment permit or green card and become undocumented for reasons beyond their control. This is often as a result of workplace exploitation and / or work permit not being renewed. Successful applicants will receive 4-month Temporary Permission to Remain from the Department of Justice, Equality, and Law Reform. This will provide time to apply for a Work Permit, for which the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment will waive the usual eligibility criteria. Applications can be found at www.inis.gov.ie/pages/undocumented_worker_scheme Applications must be completed in BLOCK CAPITALS, in black ink and in English, and returned by the 31st December 2009 to: Undocumented Non-EEA Workers Scheme Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 FAQ’s and MRCI points will assist information providers, organisations and individuals to apply for the scheme.
Translations of MRCI Points for UDW will be on posted on MRCI’s web-site on Monday 30th November. It will be available in. Urdu Bengali Portuguese Mandarin Chinese Thai Russian Arabic PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE IS 31ST DECEMBER PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO MIGRANT WORKERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES. For more information or assistance, contact the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, 55 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, (01) 8897570, www.mrci.ie, or call the Citizens Information Service on 1890 777 121 or drop into your local Citizens Information Centre or Migrant Support Organisation

From: Helen Lowry [mailto:helen@mrci.ie] Subject: FW: Self Advocoacy Translations for the UWS APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING Dear AllA scheme has been announced by the Government for non-EEA migrant workers who have become undocumented for reasons beyond their control. Please find attached information in different languages about the bridging visa scheme for undocumented migrant workers, frequently asked questions and also the application form. Successful applicants will receive 4-month Temporary Permission to Remain from the Department of Justice, Equality, and Law Reform. This will provide time to apply for a Work Permit, for which the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment will waive the usual eligibility criteria. Please send this information on to any migrants you feel may benefit from it and anyone who can spread the word within their own communities. Its attached in Portuguese, Bengali, Chinese, Russian, Thai, English, Urdu. Many thanks Edel Edel McGinleyProject Leader Forced Labour and Irregular Migration Migrant Rights Centre Ireland No 55 Parnell Square WestDublin 1Ireland( 00353 (0)1 8897570Fax 00353 (0)1 8897579e-mail edel@mrci.iewww.info@mrci.ie
10 attachments — Download all attachments MRCI FAQ's on the Undocumented Workers Scheme.pdf12K View Download Undocumented Workers Scheme Application Form.pdf70K View Download UWS Points of Information Arabic.pdf269K View Download UWS Points of Information Bengali.pdf90K View Download UWS Points Of Information Chinese.pdf70K View Download UWS Points of information English.pdf62K View Download UWS Points of Information Russian.pdf196K View Download UWS Points of Information Thai.pdf143K View Download UWS Points of Information Urdu.pdf202K View Download UWS Points Of Infromation Portuguese.pdf65K View Download

integration guide for immigrant youth and parents

I would like to invite you to a training session on our integration guide for immigrant youth and parents. This guide will be launched in January and if you are intending to use this guide I would advice you to attend this training. Please see all details in the attached document.

Invitation to Training on the
Integration Guide for Immigrant Youth and Parents

Date/Time: 17th of December 2009 from 10am to 12:30pm (followed by a light lunch)

Venue: Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1, (map and directions below)


Integrating Ireland has developed an Integration Guide for secondary school aged immigrant youth, their parents (from outside the EU) and those who work with them. This guide consists of different sections and includes information and links to resources on education, language, youth work, community and family life as well as discrimination and racism in Ireland.

You are invited to attend this training event on the contents and use of the guide.
This invitation extends to all Integrating Ireland member groups and other organisations that work with or will be working with immigrant groups, particularly young people and parents (e.g. youth organisations).

The aim of this training is to introduce practitioners to the Youth Integration Induction Guide and prepare them to use it effectively. Sessions will be interactive, depending on each group’s interests and will follow this general agenda:

Background, advantages and objectives of Guide
Overview of Guide
How to use resources which help facilitate integration
How to enable young people/ parents to use the Guide
This training is free of charge. Travel expenses will be reimbursed (public transport only unless justified in cases where not possible) on the production of original receipt. Childcare expenses can be covered if an official childminding service (i.e.crèche) is used and receipt is produced. Please contact me in advance if you need childcare expenses reimbursed.

To book your place, please RSVP by the 7th of December 2009 to:
Jana Weidhaase (Youth Officer), jana@integratingireland.ie or 01-6453070/-91

Kind regards,


Jana WeidhaaseYouth OfficerIntegration and Social Inclusion Centre of Ireland Limited18 Dame Street1st and 2nd FloorDublin 2IrelandReception: 01 645 3070Direct Line: 01 645 3091website: www.integratingireland.ie

ITM on Traveller Focus 2009

Dear Members
Information from our member ITM on Traveller Focus 2009!
Kind Regards
Monica Anne


Traveller Focus Weeks 2009 - Nov. 30-Dec. 11th - Visit www.tfw.ie for more information.
Launch Monday November 30. (See Attached Invitation)
Traveller Focus Weeks 2009
The 2009 theme for Traveller Focus, which takes place over two weeks from November 30th - December 11th 2009, is Traveller Pride.
The aim of the programme is to celebrate the contribution Travellers make both within their own communities and to Irish society as a whole, through their culture, enterprise, sporting excellence, professional expertise across every area and unique history and tradition.
National and local events around the country will innovatively focus on the theme, and the week will feature the inaugural Traveller Pride Awards, which it is hoped will become an annual event honouring the achievements and contributions of Travellers across Ireland. Objectives of Traveller Focus Week:
To develop Traveller pride in their Irish identity and cultural background
To develop awareness and promote an understanding of the position of Travellers in Irish society
To highlight Travellers’ contribution to Irish society
To promote Traveller participation in public life and policy development
Traveller Focus Week is organised by
The Irish Traveller Movement,
Pavee Point Travellers Centre,
The National Traveller Women’s Forum,
Minceirs Whiden,
National Traveller MABS
National Association of Traveller Centres.
The week is funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
For more information on the week contact Irish Traveller Movement: Tel 01 679 6577 or visit the Traveller Focus Website - www.tfw.ie




ITM requests the pleasure of your company to the official launch of Traveller Focus Week 2009Monday 30th November 2009 at 10.30am in the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate St, Dublin 1
Mr. John Maloney, T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Justice and Law Reform (with responsibility for Equality, Disability and Mental Health) will formally launch the week.
Light refreshments available on arrival.
RSVP: Chantelle Maritz, ITM office on 01-6796577 or chantelle.maritz@gmail.com
--
Damien Walshe
Membership Development Coordinator
Irish Traveller Movement
4-5 Eustace Street
Dublin 2
Ph: 01 6796577
Fax: 01 6796578
Web: http://www.itmtrav.ie
Charity Number: CHY1406

Don't forget to log on and sign the ITM Ethnicity petition, at:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/itmethnicity

LoveMusic HateRacis

LoveMusic HateRacism are proud to announce a new fortnightly event launched on 26th November in Dublin.
The LMHR Sessions is an open-mic style event, in the basement of Le Cirk Bar, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The LMHR Session #2 will take place in the same venue on Thursday 10th December
We encourage musicians from any background style or genre to bring their instruments, plug in, play and enjoy the night with a drink on us.
Any musicians wishing to get involved in the night, simply email artists@lmhrireland.com with a brief bio and links to some tracks.Preference will be given to those who email as spaces are limited-but we do encourage you to turn up on the night, plug in and play.
And for the audience,well its free in and we'll have some drinks promos available so its not to hard on the pocket,and of course you'll be able to enjoy the best in live performances in the comfort of Le Cirks basement bar.
With Special Guests including...
Fiach
Stace Gill
Colin Scallan
...and more .....
Also,the Goovalization DJ's will be taking over the basement till late with the best in music from São Paulo to Casablanca, Berlin to Dakar, Bombay to Buenos-Aires, Hong-Kong to la Havana...
The LMHR Sessions Launch Thursday 10th DecemberLe Basement, Le Cirk Bar 32 Dame Street , Dublin 2 Free Admission-8pm-Drinks Promos

In attention of citizens of Republic of Mo

ldova The consul of Moldovan Embassy in London, Mr. Vladimir Sacagiu, is coming to Dublin on December 14th, 2009, 9.00am-5.00pm Address: Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. If you wish to make an appointment, please contact: Tania Condrea 0864015375 (Association of Moldovans in Ireland) Or the Moldovan Embassy in London.E: consul.london@mfa.mdT: 0044 – 2089956818 W: www.britania.mfa.gov.md In atentia cetatenilor Republicii Moldova Consulul Ambasadei Republici Moldova la Londra, Dl Vladimir Sacagiu, va veni la Dublin la data de 14 decembrie 2009. Adresa: Carmichael House, North Brunswick, Dublin 7. 9.00-17.00 Cei care doresc sa-si faca inscriere sunt rugati sa telefoneze: 0864015375 (Tatiana Condrea, Asociatia Moldovenilor din Irlanda) sau sa contacteze Ambasada Republicii Moldova la Londra. E: consul.london@mfa.mdT: 0044 – 2089956818W: www.britania.mfa.gov.md Moldova Vision Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 E: info@moldovavision.orgW: www.moldovavision.orgT: 087-9022216Company No.: 424480 ~ Registered Charity No. CHY17129

Candidates, on RTE Radio One

Listen out for radio documentary, Candidates, on RTE Radio One at 6.45pm - December 5.In May 2009, Colin Murphy hit the roads of Ireland on the campaign trail with some of the 40 immigrants who ran in the local elections. In Dublin, Limerick, Monaghan and Donegal, he talked to candidates and the people they were canvassing about the issues and the practicalities of local politics in Ireland. From Patrick Maphoso's activist independent politics on Dublin's northside to Anna Rooney's staunch support for the Government in Clones, this project charts the diversity of experience and opinion amongst an emerging group of politicians.Ultimately, the experience was a sobering one: "It will take a long time for people to get used to immigrants participating in the elections," said Maphoso, "but the first generation have to pave the way." In Letterkenny, Michael Abiola Phillips is also philosophical: "I won't be disappointed even if I don't get in this time around," he said. "It means I have to work harder."Produced by Colin Murphy for FOMACS, the 20-minute version of Candidates is available as a podcast on RTE Choice and an eight-minute version will be broadcast on The Curious Ear on RTE Radio One at 6.45pm on December 5. You can listen to the programme and check out related FOMACS coverage and documentation of immigrant candidates contesting local elections across Ireland at www.fomacs.org
For more information or details on how to subscribe to our RSS feeds please go to www.fomacs.orgOr email your enquiries to maeve.burke.fomacs@dit.ie

DIVERSITY TOOLKIT

DIVERSITY TOOLKIT FOR THE YOUTH SECTOR IN IRELANDatMACRO Resource Centre, 1 Green Street, Dublin 117th December at 4pmPlaces are limited. Please RSVP to Geraldine@nyci.ie or phone 01-4784122 before 10th DecemberPromoting Equality and InclusionThis self-assessment Toolkit is for youth leaders to determine the level of equality and inclusion in their programmes.It includes practical tips showing how to improve equality and inclusion for a wide range of young people who have diverse lives and identities.