ASSA

ASSA(African Schools Sports Aid) invites you to the official launch(14:00) and the 2010 Soccer World opening ceremony(SOUTH AFRICA VS MEXICO -KICK OFF AT 16:00 Friday, June 11, 2010 Melody Bar, Capel st. Dublin 1. Hosts night of music and entertainment, live band, African Dancers & the best African DJ.Entry will be 5 euro's and drinks on specials 3 drinks for 10 euro's. Proceeds goes towards kitting out children in African Schools.(www.assaireland.org)

PRESS RELEASE World Cup

World Cup Fever in FingalPackie Bonner & Wim Koevermans Launch The World “Community” Cup 2010Have you ever wanted to lift the world cup?An exciting new competition was launched this week by FAI Technical Director Packie Bonner and High Performance director Wim Koevermans. Supported by Fingal County Council and organised by the FAI/Final Football Development Officers, the competition will result in one winning team from Skerries and Swords lifting a replica World Cup.Speaking about this innovative new competition, Paul Keogh FAI/Fingal County Council Development Officer said “With the World Cup only a couple of weeks away we have come up with a format which will mean we will run our competition alongside that of the International main event. Our tournament headquarters is based at the Ridgeway Barber Shop at Church Street, Skerries and players need to register their interest with HQ.”He continued “The competition is aimed at adults and youths over 16 years of age. This program is supported by the FAI’s Intercultural department and the hope is that it attracts interest from those of all different nationalities”The closing date for applications is Friday 11th June 2010, and games will take place on each Monday from 8pm – 10pm throughout the World Cup schedule at Skerries Community Centre. Teams will play one game per evening, and the Final will take place on the morning of the World Cup Final on the 11th July. Players will be allocated a country in advance and teams will be formed on the basis of player’s ability and experience.Robbie Corr of Sporting Fingal Special Olympics’ team is also helping to organise the event and is very supportive of the event “The World cup brings the nations of the world together to celebrate the game of football and its ability in life to unite, the World Community Cup embraces this idea and asks all in the community to come together and celebrate the greatest sporting event. This tournament is for the whole community to break down barriers, and play for fun and to get your hands on the prize – The World Cup (Actual replica!)” SKERRIES AREA: Further information from Paul Keogh at paul.keogh@fai.ie 086-044 4435 or rocketrob9@yahoo.co.uk, or contact Colin on 01 849 4125 or pop into Ridgeway Barbers - HQ for Tournament SWORDS AREA:The competition is also taking place in Swords and caters for two different age groups there - 13-15 years and 16 years +. For more information please contact FAI/FCC Development officer for Swords Mick Pender on 087-127 3258 or mpender@fai.ie. The Swords World Community Cup Tournament HQ is the Centra Shop in Rivervalley or Millers Café, Main Street Swords.Ends 28/05/10

SARI and UNHCR Ireland

invite you to the Fair Play Cup to celebrate World Refugee Day on Sunday 20th June Please join us for the Fair Play Cup football tournament to celebrate World Refugee day at the Law Society, Blackhall Place on Sunday 20th June - see invite and map attached If you would like to volunteer to help at the event please contact SARI at info@sari.ie Best wishes
SARI

Press Release

MINISTERIAL COUNCIL ON INTEGRATION. Minister Mary White T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Integration and Human Rights today announced that she has commenced the process to establish a Ministerial Council on Integration. The Minister explained that expressions of interest from migrants are now being sought for appointment to the Council and the closing date is 7th July. Minister White said " I plan to set up four regional forums so that I can engage directly with migrants and listen to their issues, hopes and challenges. I place great emphasis on the importance of civil society engagement and I want to work closely with our immigrant communities to ensure effective integration." The Minister continued "This Council is open to individual migrants so you don't have to be a member of a NGO or a group to apply. I want to reach out to migrants and hear the experiences and views of people who come from a broad spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds and countries of origin." Council meetings will be chaired by the Minister and will normally be held two to three times a year in each of the four regions i.e. in Dublin, Rest of Leinster, Munster and Connacht/Ulster. Each regional forum will be composed of 15 to 20 members and members will attend meetings in the region in which they reside. The Minister explained "I believe that by setting up the Council in a regional formation, it will ensure that the experiences of integration at a local level will be reflected and considered." Expressions of interest for appointment to the Ministerial Council are now being sought from persons from the migrant community who are legally resident in Ireland for two or more years, or who have acquired Irish citizenship. Applicants for asylum or subsidiary protection will not be eligible to apply. Intending applicants should forward a Curriculum Vitae (stating country of origin also) and a covering letter outlining their background and the reasons they consider themselves suitable for appointment to the Ministerial Council to the Office of the Minister for Integration. Minister White commented "As the Minister responsible for integration issues, I look forward to working closely with members of our immigrant communities and I would encourage migrants to apply for appointment to the Council. It is an opportunity for individuals to have a voice in relation to their integration experiences and to help shape a better and more cohesive Ireland. I would particularly urge women from the immigrant communities to apply as I would like the Council to have a gender balance." ENDS Background Information for Editors Minister Mary White T.D., Minister of State for Equality, Integration and Human Rights will establish a Ministerial Council on Integration to advise her directly on issues faced by migrants. The Minister will chair meetings of the Council. The Council will meet in regional formation. Each regional forum will be composed of 15 to 20 members who reside in the region. The members will be migrants who will be appointed for a period of five years. In appointing members, the Minister will take account, as far as possible, of factors such as the need to have a balance between countries of origin, places of residence in Ireland and the desirability of having an appropriate gender balance. Council meetings will be convened by the Minister and will normally be held two to three times a year in each region. The four regions will be as follows: · Dublin · Rest of Leinster · Munster and · Connacht/Ulster. Members of the Council will attend meetings in the region in which they reside. Meetings will be held in private. However, a press statement giving details of the matters discussed will be issued after each Council meeting. Travel and subsistence will be paid with regard to attendance at Council meetings in line with the appropriate Civil Service rates. Who can apply to be appointed? Expressions of interest for appointment to the Ministerial Council are now being sought from persons from the migrant community who are legally resident in Ireland for two or more years, or who have acquired Irish citizenship. Applicants for asylum or subsidiary protection will not be eligible to apply. Intending applicants should forward a Curriculum Vitae (stating country of origin also) and a covering letter outlining their background and the reasons they consider themselves suitable for appointment to the Ministerial Council, by post to : The Office of the Minister for Integration Dún Aimhirgin 43-49 Mespil Road Dublin 4 or by email to info@integration.ie to arrive no later than 7th July 2010. Please mark the envelope or email 'Ministerial Council on Integration'. Please note that interviews may be held. Short listing may apply. (See attached file: ad for ministerial council FINAL VERSION.doc) Regards Anne Bevan Office of the Minister of State for Integration 43-49 Mespil Road Dublin 4 01 647 3082 www.integration.ie

We need your voice!

Campaign for the Right to Change EmployerWorkers in the Employment Permit System deserve the right to change employerPUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONWednesday, 2 June 201012:15 pmOffice of Minister Batt O’Keeffe23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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