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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 03:55:31 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[2013]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89380</link>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:06 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Embassy hosts breakfast briefing with EirGrid]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89600</link>
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On the 15th May 2013, the Ambassador hosted a breakfast
briefing for EirGrid, the operator of the electricity grid in
Ireland and Northern Ireland. The board and executive of
EirGrid were in London for a number of meetings with both political
and industry personnel on issues such as further interconnection,
regional integration of market and the MoU on renewal energy
exports. 40 guests attended the breakfast briefing including
members of leading energy companies and department officials.
Mr Stephen Lovegrove, Permanent Secretary at the Department of
Energy and Climate Change and Mr Vernon Coaker, MP, Shadow
Spokesperson for N. I was among the guest who
attended.


In his welcome address the Ambassador spoke of the depth of
relationship that exists between Ireland and the UK and how this
relationship is continually growing through our business
interconnections. The Ambassador also noted that energy is
one of the key areas mentioned in the Joint Statement where we can
further our economic relationship through collaboration and
cooperation.


Ms Bernie Gray, Chairperson of EirGrid thanked the Ambassador and
Embassy for hosting the breakfast and also for facilitating the
EirGrid board meeting which took place directly after the
breakfast. Mr Fintan Slye, CEO of EirGrid briefed the
guests on the work of EirGrid. He stated that these are
changing times for the energy sector and that EirGrid are working
to put in place infrastructure needed to support competition in
energy, to promote growth and to provide a reliable service to all
consumers. He stated that the signing of the MoU by the Irish
and British Governments, in January of this year, has been
significant in that it allows for closer cooperation and a building
of trade between our two countries.


Ends





Bernie Gray, Chair of EurGrid, Ambassador McDonagh,
Fintan Slye, CEO

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					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:55 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Former President of the European Parliament Pat Cox and other distinguished speakers discuss ‘British and Irish Relations with a Changing Europe’  ]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89594</link>
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Thursday 2 May


Distinguished speakers discussed the topic of ‘British and Irish
Relations with a Changing EU’ this evening in the Irish Embassy in
London.


Pat Cox, former President of the European Parliament, and Professor
Antoin Murphy of TCD addressed an audience of senior political,
diplomatic, business, media and cultural figures about relations
between Britain and Ireland, and the challenges – and opportunities
- posed by developments in Europe.


This event was part of the Trinity College Dublin Henry Grattan
Lecture Series and was the first in the series to be hosted outside
Ireland.


Opening the event, Ambassador Bobby McDonagh highlighted the
important role that EU membership has played in strengthening
relations between Ireland and Britain. He added: ‘Ireland has in
a sense made its fundamental choice in Europe. We are, I think,
comfortable in our choice of committed engaged membership of the EU
and the Euro.’


Addressing the possibility of the two countries drifting apart in
relation to EU membership, Ambassador McDonagh said: ‘This is …
not inevitable and the leaders of the three main British parties
continue to make clear that they remain deeply committed to
Britain’s ongoing and influential membership of the EU.’


Pat Cox contended that both the British and Irish accessions to the
European Community forty years ago were driven by their respective
quests for a meaningful role in Europe’s emerging polity and as a
response to national necessities.


‘Judged as the effective capacity to act in one’s
interests, from the outset, for many in Britain the perception was
that sovereignty shared was sovereignty surrendered. While, as a
smaller state with a highly UK-dependent economy, for most in
Ireland sovereignty shared was seen as sovereignty gained.’


He added: ‘It will be for the British people themselves to
decide their destiny and whether or not to choose the road less
travelled. Based on consistent public policy, public opinion - not
uncontested but majority - and enlightened national interest, one
may predict that Ireland is not for
turning.’


Trinity Professor Emeritus, Antoin E. Murphy spoke about the
changing economic relationship between Ireland and Britain, and its
relevance in the context of possible changes in Britain’s
relationship with Europe.


Charles Grant, Director of the Centre for European Reform, also
addressed the audience and chaired a lively discussion which
focused on the different relationships with the EU that Britain and
Ireland have pursued over the past forty years and how these
relationships and the bilateral relationship might evolve in the
future.


Copies of the speeches are available upon request.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:11 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Passports for Children]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=33731</link>
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The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children.


Since 1 October 2004, all children, regardless of age, must obtain
an individual passport in their own name.


In line with best international practice, the Passport Office
ceased the practice of including children on their parents'
passports since 1 October 2004. This is intended to increase the
security of international travel for children and reduce the risk
of kidnapping and child trafficking.


Parents’ passports issued before 1 October on which children have
been included remain valid and do not need to be replaced.


Children who are included on a parent's passport issued before 1
October 2004, may continue to travel to most countries up to their
16th birthday along with that parent providing the passport is
still valid. There are, however, some exceptions including the
Czech Republic which requires persons aged 15 and over to carry
their own passport and Estonia which requires all persons aged 7
and over to carry their own passport. Additionally, since 26
October 2004, all persons, irrespective of age, require an
individual passport for entry into the United States .


If in doubt, parents should check with the Embassy or Consulate of
the country concerned before they travel.


The current passport fee structure is as follows -
Up to age 3 3 year
passport Fee &#163;14
Aged 3 to 17 5 year passport
Fee &#163;23


For the issue of a passport to a child living abroad (first time or
renewal), the application form APS2 must be submitted.


The application form includes a section for parental consent.
- Long Form Birth Certificate (in all cases) This is most
important. The long form birth certificate must be submitted on all
occasions for which a passport is applied for a person under 18
years of age, ie first occasion as well as subsequent renewals. If
the birth certificate is not included the application will be
rejected.


- Children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005 only –
Following the entry into force of the Irish Nationality and
Citizenship Act 2004 additional documentation is required from
parents of children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005.


In addition to the Birth certificate of the child the Passport
Office also requires the Birth Certificate or Passport of an Irish
citizen parent.


In the case of non Irish citizen parents the Passport Office
requires their passport and in some cases an additional
Declaration Form from the same parent. These requirements are fully
set out in the Section ‘New Citizenship
Changes'section of
this website and also on the passport application form. These
requirements only apply to parents of children born on or after 1
January 2005.



Previous Passport (if applicable )


2 Passport size photographs


Relevant Fee



Please note – Signature - If the child is able to sign his/her
signature on the application form they should do soin the
signature box on the left hand side of Section 8of the
application form. If the child is unable to sign,this
signature box should be left blank. In such cases, a
parent/guardian should sign on the white strip at Section 8 in the
presence of the Garda (or other person) who witnesses the
application.


The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children well in advance of any expected travel
abroad.


Note that for security reasons applications for children will only
be processed within normal working hours.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:56 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Form]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=74967</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE


A new visa system is now operating at this Mission. The new system
includes the facility for applicants to complete their application
form on-line.


To launch an on-line application please click here.


Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application
form is only the first step in the visa application process. An
application can only be processed when the on-line form is
completed AND the required backing documentation, passport
photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant
office as indicated by the on-line system.


It is no longer possible to apply using a downloaded/paper
application form.


INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in English, and also in Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian,Turkishand Urdu.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:16 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Great Britain]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=33706</link>
					<description><![CDATA[

Request an Irish Passport Application Here 




Welcome


I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Irish Embassy
in London, which I hope you will find useful and informative. In
addition to providing information on the services provided by the
Embassy, such as applying for Irish passports and visas, it is a
source of information on Ireland and Britain and on the cultural,
economic and political links between our two countries.


Bobby Mc Donagh


Ambassador of Ireland


F&#225;ilte


Is c&#250;is &#225;thais dom f&#225;ilte a chur romhat go dt&#237; su&#237;omh gr&#233;as&#225;in
Ambas&#225;id na h&#201;ireann i Londain agus t&#225; s&#250;il agam go mbainfidh t&#250;
taitneamh agus tairbhe as. Tugann an su&#237;omh seo eolas ar na
seirbh&#237;s&#237; at&#225; ar f&#225;il &#243;n Ambas&#225;id, cos&#250;il le conas iarratas a
dh&#233;anamh ar phas n&#243; v&#237;osa &#201;ireannach, agus t&#225; s&#250;il agam go mbeidh
s&#233; ina fhoinse eolais freisin ar &#201;ireann agus An Bhreatain agus ar
na ceangal cult&#250;rtha, eacnama&#237;ochta agus polaiti&#250;la idir &#225;r
dt&#237;ortha.


Bobby McDonagh


Ambasad&#243;ir na h&#201;ireann


________________________________________


St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


________________________________________

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					<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 08:44:27 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Replacement of Lost / Stolen Foreign Birth Registration Certificate]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89326</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
If you have already received Irish citizenship by means of Foreign
Births Registration and you need to apply for a replacement
certificate, you can do so bycompleting the attached
   application form below, or if resident in
   Ireland to the Consular Section of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin,
   or if resident in the Munster region, to Consular Section
   Cork


Please ensure you read the application form and notes carefully.


Application form for Replacement of a lost or
   stolen Foreign Birth Registration certificate

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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:20:06 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Embassy hosts Bord Bia lunch for UK Bocuse d’Or Team]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89587</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
On Monday 22nd April, the Ambassador in
association with Bord Bia hosted a celebratory lunch for the UK
Bocuse d’Or team. Bord Bia undertake a number of events
during the year to showcase premium Irish beef to a targeted
selection of chefs and food critics. The objective of these
events is to raise awareness of premium Irish grass fed beef and
encourage an increasing number of chefs to purchase and list Irish
beef on their menus.


The Bocuse d’Or is regarded as one of the most prestigious culinary
competitions in the world and this year the main meat ingredient
for the competition was Irish Beef. To promote Irish Beef and
Irish food in general, BB, who worked with the UK team, invited
over 30 guests including some of London’s top chefs and food media
to a special lunch in the Embassy to honour the team. Guest
speaker at the lunch was Mr Jean Denaux, a specialist catering
butcher who constantly promotes Irish beef in France.


In his opening remarks the Ambassador congratulated the Bocuse d’Or
team who were placed 4th in the competition – this was
the highest placing they have ever received. He also
congratulated Mr Kristian Curtis who won the overall Commis Chef
award. The Ambassador also spoke of the wonderful
relationship that exists between Ireland and the UK - a good
relationship not only in politics and trade but also in food.
The UK is one of our most important export markets for food and
drink and he complemented the work that Bord Bia do to keep the
export market going.


In his address Mr Denaux said how proud he was to be associated
with the Bocuse d’Or and also proud of his connections to Irish
beef. He spoke of how he first visited Ireland to find good
grass fed beef and following this he helped establish the Hereford
Prime producers group. He spoke of Irish Beef as being a
special type of beef and one which he says enjoys a reputation of
excellence in Europe.


Ms Michelle Butler of Bord Bia London thanked the Ambassador for
hosting the lunch and said that BB were delighted that Irish beef
played such a major role in this year’s competition.
The Ambassador then presented special awards to the
team which was made up of Mr Adam Bennett, Head Chef at Simpsons in
Birmingham; Mr Kristian Curtis, Commis Chef in Simpsons; Mr Nick
Vadis, team coach and Mr Brian Turner, OBE, who is the President of
UK Bocuse d’Or.





Ambassador McDonagh with Michelle Butler, Bord Bia, and the
winning team

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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 13:32:47 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78565</link>
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The Economy


Ireland is currently facing severe economic challenges and is
addressing these in cooperation with our EU partners and the
International Monetary Fund. Ireland had a period of extraordinary
growth from 1993 to 2007 and had become one of the world’s most
dynamic, innovative and globalised economies, with extensive
external trade and investment links.


In 2008, partly due to the open nature of its economy Ireland began
to feel the effects of the global economic downturn. Pressure on
the economy was significantly accentuated by the end of a prolonged
Irish property market boom and problems within the domestic banking
system. This led to a period of recession in Ireland and a sharp
contraction in economic output.


But Ireland is facing the serious economic downturn from a strong
starting position. Many of the strengths that drove our recent
economic boom and brought unprecedented levels of prosperity, with
growth and GDP per capita among the highest in the European Union,
remain in place. these strengths will position Ireland to take
advantage of the global economic recovery as it emerges.


Ireland’s economic success is generally attributed to its educated
and flexible workforce; its social partnership model, which
involves close cooperation between government, trade unions and
employers; government measures to ensure macroeconomic stability
and to attract foreign investment; and membership of the European
Union, which now provides a market of almost 500 million people.
Ireland is a member of the eurozone.


Ireland continues to be one of the most open economies in the OECD,
and exports are now showing strong growth after a slowdown in
recent years. Ireland has developed a strong entrepreneurial
culture in terms of new businesses being established.


Ireland has a strong track record in attracting investment in
Information Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences,
Financial Services and Globally Traded Business (GTB) including
Digital Media, Engineering, Consumer Brands and International
Services. Ireland’s positioning as a ‘smart economy’ continues
apace combining our innovative, enterprise economy with an
ever–increasing emphasis on the emerging areas of Clean/Green
Technologies, Services Innovation and Convergence. Ireland is also
a centre for digital media in Europe with major multinational
companies locating their European headquarters and a range of
business support activities here.



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Inward and Outward Investment


Inward investment has been critically important to Ireland’s
economic development, providing tens of thousands of jobs,
disseminating technological know-how and expertise within the wider
economy, linking up with indigenous industry, boosting
productivity, and underpinning export growth. Outward investment by
Irish companies has increased noticeably in recent years, albeit
from a very low historic base. This emerging trend is consistent
with the pattern observed in other economies as they move to higher
stages of economic development.



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Education and
Training


Education and Training is a vital component of Ireland’s
knowledge-based economy, and is a priority investment under the
National Development Plan. Ireland enjoys one of the best education
systems in the world, with approximately 1 million people in full
time education.


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Innovation and R&amp;amp;D


R&amp;amp;D in Ireland has expanded dramatically in recent years
reflecting the Irish government’s massive injection of funding into
the sector. Leading global companies have found Ireland to be an
excellent location for knowledge-based activities. The young Irish
workforce has shown a particular aptitude for the efficient
collection, interpretation and dissemination of research
information.



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Corporation Tax


Since 2003 Ireland’s corporate tax regime has been fixed at a rate
of 12.5%. This applies to all Irish corporate trading profits. A
rate of 25% applies to non-trading (passive) income.


Economic and
Social Research Institute
Central Bank of Ireland



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Trade


Ireland’s total trade in 2009 was approximately €270bn; with a
merchandise trade surplus of more than €39 billion. This consists
equally of Merchandise Trade and Services Trade each of which stand
at approx. €130bn. The main merchandise goods traded include
Organic chemicals (mainly for the pharmaceutical sector), Medical
&amp;amp; pharmaceutical products and Computers. The main services
areas are Computer Services, Trade Related Business Services,
Insurance and Financial services.


Ireland’s main trade partners are the United states, Great Britain,
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands.


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Industry and Services


The Industrial sector has a highly skilled technological labour
pool. Within this high technology grouping, the most active sectors
currently are life sciences, medical and information technology
sectors. Many of the world’s leading companies have subsidiaries in
Ireland.


The service sector in Ireland accounts for approximately half of
GDP. Just under half of total Irish exports are services, and
Ireland is in the top ten countries worldwide for exports of
commercial services. Throughout the last decade output of services
has grown strongly, largely as a result of growth in financial
services, telecommunications and tourism.


Three agencies deal with industrial development in Ireland.
Forf&#225;s provides overall policy advice and co-ordination for
enterprise development and science, technology and innovation in
Ireland. Enterprise Ireland helps develop Irish-based
enterprise with the potential to trade internationally. IDA
Ireland has responsibility for securing new investment in
manufacturing and internationally traded services. It also has
responsibility to encourage existing Foreign Direct Investors to
expand and develop their businesses in Ireland.


There are also a number of regional development agencies such as
Shannon Development which was set up in 1959 to promote Shannon
International Airport, and &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta, which is the
regional authority responsible for the economic, social and
cultural development of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking parts of the
country).











Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation




Forf&#225;s




IDA
Ireland




Enterprise Ireland




Shannon
Development




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




Intertrade Ireland




Science Foundation
Ireland




Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair (National Training Authority)






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Financial Services


Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which was
set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is
recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally
traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund
management, corporate treasury management, investment management,
custody and administration and specialised insurance operations.
More than430 international operations are approved to trade in the
IFsc, while a further 700 managed entities are approved to carry on
business under the IFSC programme.





Department of
Finance




International
Financial Services Centre




National Treasury
Management Agency






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Agriculture


Of the total land area of approximately 7 million hectares (17
million acres), 5 million hectares (12.32 million acres) are
utilised for agricultural purposes (including forestry). Beef and
dairying are by far the most important sectors of the agricultural
industry. The main crops are barley, wheat, potatoes and mushrooms.


The Agri-Food industry makes a significant contribution to the
Irish economy. The combined agri-food and drink sector accounts for
6% of GDP, almost €8bn of exports and accounts for 133,400 jobs. In
particular, the industry plays a major role in the indigenous
sector.











Department
of Agriculture and Food




Bord Bia




Teagasc
(Agriculture &amp;amp; Food Development Authority)




Food Safety Authority
of Ireland






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Fishing


The Irish seafood industry provides employment for over 11,000
people. It makes a significant contribution to the economic and
social fabric of the many small communities located in mainly rural
areas or small towns and villages around the 3,172 kilometres of
our coastline.








Department of
Communications, Energy &amp;amp; Natural Resources




Bord Iascaigh
Mhara






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Tourism


Approximately 6 million tourists visit Ireland each year, spending
approximately €3.9bn, and sustaining more than 180,000 jobs.
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Good
Friday Agreement 1998 to co-ordinate the work of the two tourist
boards on the island, F&#225;ilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Tourist Board.


Ireland’s successful tourism industry is built around the three
themes: Irish people; Irish culture and the physical beauty of the
country.



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Radio and Television


The national radio and television service is operated by Radio
Telef&#237;s &#201;ireann (RT&#201;), the public broadcasting company which
transmits on two television and five radio channels. RT&#201; derives
its revenue from licence fees and the sale of advertising time. TV3
is a commercial broadcaster and there are many commercial radio
stations including Today FM and Newstalk. In addition to the wide
availability of British radio and television programming, satellite
broadcasts are achieving an increasing audience.


Irish speakers are served by a dedicated radio channel, Radio na
Gaeltachta (operated by RT&#201;) and by TG4, an independent Irish
language television channel.


The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in 2009
under the Broadcasting Act 2009, as an independent regulator for
radio and television broadcasters in Ireland. The BAI has a range
of objectives and functions and incorporates the work of the
Broadcasting commission of Ireland. the Authority is funded through
a levy on all broadcasters licensed in the state.








Radio Teilf&#237;s
&#201;ireann




TG4




TV3




Today FM




Newstalk




Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland (BAI)






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Newspapers


Newspapers have been published in Ireland for over 300 years. Today
there are a number of daily broadsheet and tabloid papers, two
evening newspapers, and five Sunday newspapers. There are also
about 60 local newspapers usually published weekly and a wide
variety of magazines dealing with current affairs, economic issues
and leisure interests.








The Irish
Times




Irish
Independent




Irish
Examiner




Sunday Business
Post




Sunday
Independent




Evening Echo




Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)






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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78553</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78600</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78593</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Practicalities of Moving to Ireland
A detailed guide can be found on the Citizens Information website.

Education in IrelandHere you
will find a description of theEducation system in Ireland and
also a series of links to information on Primary, Secondary and
Third Level Education.


Department of
Education and Science

Working
in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in
Ireland.


Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health Care
in Ireland
An outline of health care services in Ireland, including public and
private health care, and health insurance.

Useful Links for
Employment Seekers
A useful starting point for job seekers is F&#193;S - Ireland's National
Training and Employment Authority.

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					<title><![CDATA[Useful Links]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78598</link>
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A


An
Chomhairle Leabharlanna



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Bord Bia


Bord Iascaigh
Mhara


Bord Scann&#225;n na
h&#201;ireann


British Irish Council


Broadcasting
Commission of Ireland (BCI)



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Central Bank
of Ireland


Central Statistics
Office


Chester Beatty
Library


Citizens
Information


Council of
the European Union


Court of
Justice of the European Communities


Crafts Council of
Ireland


Culture
Ireland



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Government Departments


Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food


Department of
Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht


Department of
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources


Department of
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs


Department of
Defence


Department of
Education and Science


Department of
Enterprise Trade and Employment


Department of the
Environment &amp;amp; Local Government


Department of
Finance


Department of Foreign
Affairsand Trade


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Microelectronics Applications Centre


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Olympic
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Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland


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President of
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Press Council
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Radiological
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Radio One


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Railway Procurement
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Referendum
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Science Foundation
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Teagasc


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The Sunday
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Tourism
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Veterinary Council


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Western Development
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					<title><![CDATA[Useful Links Relating to Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=80929</link>
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An
Chomhairle Leabharlanna



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Bord Bia


Bord Iascaigh
Mhara


Bord Scann&#225;n na
h&#201;ireann


British Irish Council


Broadcasting
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Central Bank
of Ireland


Central Statistics
Office


Chester Beatty
Library


Citizens
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Justice of the European Communities


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Culture
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Government Departments


Department of
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Education and Science


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Department of
Finance


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and Children


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Justice, Equality and Law Reform


Department of
Social and Family Affairs


Department
of the Taoiseach


Department of
Transport


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Public Prosecutions


Documents in Irish
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Treatment Board


Dublin Dental Hospital Board


Dublin Port
Company


Dublin
Docklands Development Authority



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Economic and Social
Research Institute


Enterprise Ireland


Environmental
Protection Agency


Equality
Commission for Northern Ireland


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EU Gateway


European Central
Bank


European Commission - in Ireland


EU Common Foreign and Security Policy


European
Ombudsman


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Evening Echo



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F&#225;ilte
Ireland


Fianna F&#225;il


Fine Gael


Foinse


Food Safety Authority
of Ireland


Football Association
of Ireland


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Saothair


Forf&#225;s


Further Education
and Training Awards Council



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Gaelic Athletic
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Ombudsman


Garda S&#237;och&#225;na
(Irish Police)


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Ireland


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Ireland


Green Party



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Health &amp;amp; Safety
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Authority


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Ireland


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Ireland


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Agency



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Iarnr&#243;d
&#201;ireann


IDA Ireland


International
Financial Services Centre


International Fund for Ireland


Intertrade Ireland


Irish Aid


Irish Aviation
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Irish Blood
Transfusion Service


Irish Business and
Employers Confederation


Irish Congress of
Trade Unions


Irish Courts
Service


Irish Defence
Forces


Irish
Examiner


Irish Greyhound
Board


Irish
Independent


Irish Museum of
Modern Art


Irish
National Stud Company Limited


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National
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National
Crime Council


National Development
Plan


National Disability
Authority


National Economic and Social Council


National Economic and
Social Forum


National
Gallery of Ireland


National Library of
Ireland


National Lottery


National
Microelectronics Applications Centre


National Museum of
Ireland


National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland


National Roads
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Office of Civil
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Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland


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Radiological
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Radio One


Radio Teilif&#237;s
&#201;ireann


Railway Procurement
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Referendum
Commission


Reach Unit


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Science Foundation
Ireland


Shannon
Development


Shannon Free
Airport Development


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Olympics Ireland


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Post


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Independent


Sunday
Times


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Ireland



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Teagasc


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The
European Ombudsman


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					<title><![CDATA[Pet Travel]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78596</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Bringing Dogs and Cats to Ireland


For detailed information pertaining to this scheme, please refer to
the EU Pet Passport section of the Department of
Agriculture and Food. This contains comprehensive guidance and
should answer all questions regarding taking dogs and cats to
Ireland


Please note that there may not beregistered /approved airline
companies fromBelgium who carry pets.For approved
routes please see EU Pet Passport link above.

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					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:56:56 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89495</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
*****PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS HAS
NOW PASSED*****


Nominations are hereby invited for the Presidential Distinguished
Service Award for the Irish Abroad.


The Award will provide recognition by the Irish State for persons
living abroad, primarily Irish citizens, those entitled to Irish
citizenship and those of Irish descent, who have made a sustained
and distinguished service to Ireland and/or Irish communities
abroad. The Award will not be an honours system and will not confer
any legal entitlements or benefits upon the recipients, including a
right to Irish citizenship.


The first Awards were presented in November 2012 by President
Higgins to the following:


Arts, Culture and Sport:


Mr Pat Kelly (Canada);


Mr Pierre Joannon (France);


Mr Jim Stynes (deceased, Australia)


Business and Education:


Mr Donald Keough (United States);


Mr Andy Rogers (Great Britain)


Charitable Works:


Mr Chuck Feeney (United States)


Irish Community Support:


Ms Sally Mulready (Great Britain);


Sr Lena Deevy (United States)


Peace, Reconciliation and Development:


Fr Michael Kelly (Zambia);


Ms Loretta Brennan Glucksman (United States)


Eligibility Criteria


Nominees for this Award should be drawn from the following areas of
achievement:


&#183; Irish
community support


&#183; Arts, culture
and sport;


&#183; charitable
works;


&#183; business and
education;


&#183; peace,
reconciliation and development.


In order to be eligible for consideration, nominees must be
habitually resident outside the island of Ireland and will be
required to satisfy the following additional requirements:


i. have rendered distinguished service to the nation and/or its
reputation abroad;


ii. have actively and demonstrably contributed to Ireland and/or
its international reputation and/or Irish communities abroad in at
least one of the above named categories;


iii. have a track record of sustained support and engagement with
Ireland and/or its international reputation and/or Irish
communities abroad over a period of not less than 5 years.


While the scheme will be open to all persons living abroad, it will
be primarily aimed at Irish citizens, those entitled to Irish
citizenship and persons of Irish descent, who have made a sustained
and distinguished service to Ireland or Irish communities
abroad.


Each submission should make clear the category under which the
nomination is being made. It should include a detailed
presentation on the individual’s background and contribution to
Ireland, Irish communities abroad or Ireland’s international
reputation. A nomination form (PSDA – Form 1), which can
   be downloaded here, should be
   completed in respect of each nomination. Please note that, where
   an individual is nominated under a number of categories, a
   nomination form must be completed and submitted for each
   category.


Nominations for the Presidential Distinguished Service Award should
be forwarded to the Irish Community and Cultural Affairs Unit,
Embassy of Ireland, 17 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HR to be
received no later than 5pm Wednesday 17th
April.


A High Level Panel based in Ireland will consider all nominations
received from abroad and will make recommendations to the
Government in respect of no more than 10 individuals in any
one year.


It is expected that the awards will be presented by the President
in late 2013.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:42:25 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Embassy hosts IDA /JETRO business reception]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89545</link>
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On Thursday 11th April, the Embassy, in association with
IDA and JETRO (Japan External Trade Organisation) hosted a business
reception for Japanese companies. The reception followed a
briefing seminar entitled Investing In Ireland which was
held in the afternoon at the JETRO HQ. Among the guests at
the reception were Mr Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA, Mr Jun Arima, DG
of JETRO London, Mr Alan Dukes and Mr Martin Murray of Asia Matters
and CEO’s and senior managers from a number of Japanese Companies
including JAL, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, NIPPON
Express and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.


Mr Eugene Forde, on behalf of the Embassy gave a welcome address to
the guests. He spoke of the important role that trade plays
in Irelands growing economy and spoke of the ongoing negotiations
that Ireland are leading on at present in Europe with regard to the
EU /Japan Trade Agreement. He also spoke of the faith
that international business is showing in Irelands economy by
continuing to invest in Ireland, with many household names either
establishing or expanding their Irish base. The evening
proved very successful with many of the guests looking to further
investigate investment possibilities in Ireland.





Ends.

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					<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:52:41 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=33743</link>
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Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing
passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of
documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory
Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular
Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.


Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and
consular services will increase on 1 March 2013. The full
list of fees is available 
here (PDF 177kb) .


Please note also that there may be additional administration
charges when availing of these services abroad. Please check
with the Embassy which payment methods are acceptable before
sending any payments.


---------------------------





Gearrtar t&#225;ill&#237; as seirbh&#237;s&#237; consalachta &#225;irithe cos&#250;il le
heisi&#250;int pasanna agus v&#237;osa&#237;, cl&#225;r&#250; breitheanna eachtracha,
f&#237;ordheimhni&#250; c&#225;ip&#233;is&#237; agus daoine a chur faoi mhionn. Socra&#237;onn an
tAire Gn&#243;tha&#237; Eachtracha na t&#225;ill&#237; seo tr&#237; mhe&#225;n Ionstraim
Reacht&#250;il eisithe faoi Alt 33 den Acht um Oifigigh Taidhleoireachta
agus Chonsalachta (Sol&#225;thar Seirbh&#237;s&#237;), 1993.


Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go bhfuil t&#225;ill&#237; &#225;irithe
taidhleoireachta agus conslachta ag &#225;rd&#250; &#243; 1&#250; M&#225;rta 2013. T&#225; liosta
ioml&#225;n de na t&#225;ill&#237; ar f&#225;il 
anseo (PDF 175kb) .


Tabhair faoi deara freisin go bhf&#233;adfadh t&#225;ill&#237; riarach&#225;in bhreise
bheith i gceist m&#225; bhaineann t&#250; leas as na seirbh&#237;s&#237; seo thar
lear. D&#233;an tagairt leis an Ambas&#225;id chun na modhanna
&#237;oca&#237;ochta &#225;t&#225; inghlachta a shocr&#250; roimh aon &#237;oca&#237;ocht a dh&#233;anamh.




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					<title><![CDATA[Marriage Abroad]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=33744</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Many countries require non-nationals, before they can get married
in their jurisdiction, to produce a certificate from their country
of origin to show that they are free to marry.These are
usually known as Certificates of Non-Impediment,
Certificats de Coutume or Nulla
Ostas. TheConsular Section at the Embassy of Ireland
in London will issue these to Irish citizens resident in Great
Britain, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. However,
residents of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland should
apply to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
St. Stephens Green
Dublin 2


Telephone: (01) 408 2568


Please note that marrying a non-EEA nationaldoes
not automatically entitle them to Irish
citizenship. If you intend to bring your spouse back to the UK
after you get married, we strongly urge you to
check with the UK Border Agency with regard to your future
   spouse'sentitlement to residein the UK. Similarly,
   if you intend to bring your future spouse to live with you in
   Ireland, you should contact the Irish Visa Office in London with regard to your
   future spouse's entitlement to reside in Ireland. The Irish
   Embassy in London do not have any influence over the British
   immigration system.


Certificats de Coutume will not be issued to persons under 18 years
of age without the written and witnessed consent of their parents
or guardians.


A Certificat de Coutume is not currently required for an Irish
citizen who wishes to get married in Ireland, Northern Ireland,
England, Wales, the Channel Isles, the Isle of Man, or the United
States.


We strongly advise that you check with the Embassy, Consulate, or
High Commission of the country where you intend to get married, in
order to establish their exact requirements for marriage in their
country. You should do so before you contact the
Embassy of Ireland so we can assist you efficiently.


If the country in which you are getting married requires a
Certificate de Coutume with an Apostille attached, the application must be
   referred to Dublin for processing. This may take up to 3 weeks.
   You will be charged the standard consular fee (currently &#163;34)
   for each document that needs to be Apostilled (including the
   Certificate de Coutume, birth certificate, etc). If you are an
   Irish-born Irish citizen, we can place an Apostille on your
   birth certificate. You can apply to the General Registrar's
   Office of Ireland for anew copy of your birth
   certificate, if required. If you are an Irish citizen who was
   not born in Ireland, and you require an Apostille on your birth
   certificate, it must be Apostilled by the government that issued
   your birth certificate.


The relevant forms can be downloaded from this website. Please see
“Related Documents” below.Please ensure that the
information provided is legible. These guidelines are
available in print form - click here.


Documents required


If only one partner is an Irish citizen



Completed MP1 form for the Irish citizen


Completed MP2A form if Irish citizen was
   never married before or has been widowed


Completed MP2B form if Irish citizen is
   divorced, accompanied by the Petition for
   Divorce andFinal Decree for
   their previous marriage


Completed MP2D form for non-Irish partner if
   theyhave divorced. This should be accompanied by
   thePetition for Divorce, Final
   Decreefor their previous marriage, birth
   certificateand a photocopy of their
   passport. (This only applies if you wish to
   marry in Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland,
   Portugal or Italy)


If the Irish citizen is a widow/widower, the death
certificate for their previous deceased spouse


Long form civil birth certificate (showing both
parents' details at the time of birth) for the Irish citizen


If the Irish citizen is getting married in a country that requires
an Apostille on their Certificate of
   Non-Impediment, and they were born in Ireland, we can place an
   Apostille on their Irish birth certificate.Ifyou
   require a fresh copy of your birth certificate, you
   canobtain it from the General Registrar’s Office of
   Ireland (http://www.groireland.ie).


If the Irish citizen is getting married in a country that requires
an Apostille on their Certificate of
Non-Impediment, and they were born outside of Ireland, we cannot
place an Apostille on their birth certificate. You should have your
birth certificate Apostilled by the government that issued it (For
example, if you were born in the UK, but you are an Irish passport
holder, you would have to contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to have
    your UK birth certificate Apostilled).


A photocopy of the photo-page of your most recent Irish
passport


If you acquired Irish citizenship through Post-Nuptial Citizenship
or Naturalisation, your Post-Nuptial Certificate
or Naturalisation Certificate.


A fee of &#163;51 for the Certificate of
Non-Impediment. You will also be charged a further &#163;34 for any
other Irish documents that must be Apostilled by us. Please note
that if you require an Apostille on your Certificate of
Non-Impediment, we will charge you for this service. Late
applications received 28 days or less before the intended date of
marriage will incur an additional fee of &#163;51 (i.e a total of
&#163;102).


Applicants marrying in Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Portugal or
Morocco should also provide a contact name (e.g. wedding
planner, family member etc), address and phone number in the
country of marriage in order for our respective
Embassies/Consulates to forward your documents or arrange
collection.



If both partners are Irish citizens



Completed MP1 for each Irish citizen


Completed MP2A for each single Irish citizen


Completed MP2B if either partner is divorced.
   This should be accompanied by the relevant
   Petitions and Final Decrees


If either partner is a widow/widower, the death
certificate for the previous deceased spouse(s)


Long form civil birth certificates (showing both
parents' details at the time of birth) for the Irish citizens


If the Irish citizens are getting married in a country that
requiresApostilles on their Certificates of Non-Impediment,
and they were born in Ireland, we can place Apostilles on their
Irish birth certificates. If you require a fresh copy of your birth
certificate, you can obtain it from the General Registrar’s Office
of Ireland (http://www.groireland.ie).


If the Irish citizens are getting married in a country that
requires an Apostille on their Certificate of
Non-Impediment, and they were born outside of Ireland, we cannot
place an Apostille on their birth certificate(s). You should have
your birth certificate(s) Apostilled by the government that issued
it (For example, if you were born in the UK, but you are an Irish
passport holder, you would have to contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to have
    your UK birth certificate Apostilled).


A photocopy of the photo-page of your most recent Irish
passport


Ifeither (or both) citizensacquired Irish citizenship
through Post-Nuptial Citizenship or Naturalisation,the
relevantPost-Nuptial Certificate(s) or
Naturalisation Certificate(s).


A fee of &#163;51 foreach Irish citizen
(excluding Italy where one fee covers both partners). You will also
be charged a further &#163;34 for any other Irish documents
thatneed an Apostille. Please note that if you require an
Apostille on your Certificate of Non-Impediment, we will charge you
for this service.


Applicants marrying in Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Portugal or
Morocco should also provide a contact name (e.g. wedding
planner, family member etc), address and phone number in the
country of marriage in order for our respective
Embassies/Consulates to forward your documents or arrange
collection.



PLEASE ALSO USE THIS HELPFUL CHECKLIST FOR YOUR
   OWN REFERENCE BEFORE APPLYING


The statutory declaration
formcanonlybe witnessed in front
of a notary public, commissioner for oathsor a solicitor
-Diplomatic/Consular officials at the Embassydo
notwitness these declarations. If you have been
married more than once, a separate
declaration is required for each marriage that has taken place.


Please ensure that the witness provides their professional address
and landline number as their contact details. Mobile
phonenumbers and home addresses are strictly
unacceptable. If we cannot contact your witness, or if we
find that they are not on the Roll of Solicitors, we will return
your application to you.


Applications should be made at leastthree months
before the marriage is due to take place. The Certificate
de Coutume is valid for 120 days from the date of
issue.


Applications should not be made or witnessed more than 6 months
prior to the proposed date of marriage.


All documents in languages other than English should be
translated.


We accept cheques, postal orders, or bank drafts - these can be
made out to &quot;Embassy of Ireland&quot;.


For safe return of your documents, we reccommend that you enclose a
self-addressed &quot;special delivery&quot; envelope, which you can obtain
from your local Post Office.


Recognition of Foreign Divorces


Under Irish Law, a divorce executed outside of the State may only
be recognised if either spouse was domiciled in the jurisdiction of
the Court that granted the divorce at the time that the divorce
proceedings commenced. Domicile is a complex legal concept related
to one's country of birth, or if they have emigrated, their
intended place of future permanentresidence.


In order to establish one's domicile, we ask that you provide as
much detail as possible on declarations MP2B or MP2D, especially with regard to the
   previous addresses of you and your former spouse. If you need to
   continue on a seperate page, you may do so, provided that the
   additional information is signed by the person witnessing the
   declaration.


You are advised to obtain legal advice before completing the
MP2B or MP2D declarations.


Registering Your Marriage in Ireland


In general, if a marriage is contracted outside of Ireland, it will
be recognised under Irish Law. There is no facility for registering
such marriages in the State, and the civil marriage certificate
would normally be accepted as the legal proof of the marriage. In
cases where a serious doubt exists as to whether the marriage is
recognised in Irish law, legal advice may be sought and an
application made to the Circuit Family Court for a ruling under
Section 29 of the Family Law Act, 1995 as to whether the marriage
is recognisable under Irish law.


IF YOU AREENTERINGA CIVIL PARTNERSHIP
ABROAD OR IF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT REFERENCED IN THESE NOTES
PLEASE CONTACT THE EMBASSY ON 020 7235 2171.



Last updatedMarch 2013

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Travel advice Contents:



•Safety &amp;amp; Security
•Travel Insurance
•Entry Requirements
•Crime
•Health
•Travel between Ireland and Great Britain
•Money Transfer


SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY


Those travelling are advised to take account of the terror threat
level assigned by the British authorities when making travel
decisions. The British Government has raised the terrorism
threat level from “substantial” to “severe,” the second highest
alert level, which suggests that an attack is highly likely.
Additional security measures are in place at airports and
throughout transportation networks in the U.K. Travellers may
experience delays. More information on these measures, including
specific restrictions for carry-on-baggage, is available from the
British Airport Authority.


The latest alert level is available on the Home Office website
www.homeoffice.gov.uk .
It is also recommended you monitor the media for information about
threats to your safety and security in the United Kingdom.


For information on current travel and transport within the United
Kingdom see the Department of Transport website.
ww.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport.


TRAVEL INSURANCE


The Department of Foreign Affairs &amp;amp; Trade strongly recommends
that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all
overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before
travelling toGreat Britain. You should check any exclusions,
and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to
undertake.


Irish Citizensshould note that the Irish Government
does not provide funds for emergency medical repatriation or for
repatriation of remains.


You should also obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) free
of charge which entitles you to emergency medical treatment. This
card is NOT a substitute for travel insurance. See www.ehic.ie. The EHIC replaces the Form
E111, which is no longer valid.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


A Common Travel Area (CTA) is in existence between Ireland and the
UK (including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). Under the
CTA, it is not necessary for Irish citizens travelling to the UK to
carry their passport with them. They must, however, carry an
acceptable form of photo-identification, examples of which are
listed below.


•A Valid Passport
•A driver's licence with photo
•An international student card
•A national ID card
•A bus pass with photo
•A Garda ID with photo
•A work ID with photo


Please note, however, that some airlines and other carriers require
that you have a valid passport before you can travel with them.
Please check with your travel company regarding their requirements
before travelling.


CRIME


Most visits to Great Britain are trouble-free. You are
advised to take normal, sensible precautions to avoid mugging, bag
snatching and pick pocketing.


HEALTH


Visitors requiring immediate treatment for serious injuries/illness
should call 999 or go to the nearest hospital with an Accident and
Emergency department (A&amp;amp;E). For minor illnesses and
injuries there are a number of National Health Service (NHS)
walk-in-centres, details on www.nhs.uk . NHS Direct provide a 24
hour telephone service for information on particular health
conditions at telephone 0845 4647. The UK Department of
Health provides full details on entitlements and costs for overseas
visitors on their website www.dh.gov.uk.


TRAVEL BETWEEN IRELAND AND GREAT BRITAIN


Airline website details

Aer Arann www.aerarann.com
Aer Lingus www.aerlingus.com
Aer France www.airfrance.co.uk
Air Southwest www.airsouthwest.com
bmi www.flybmi.com
bmibaby www.bmibaby.com
British Airways www.ba.com
Cityjetwww.cityjet.com
easy Jet www.easyjet.com
flybewww.flybe.com
jet2.comwww.jet2.com
manx2www.man2.com
Ryanairwww.ryanair.com


Ferry operator website details

Fastnet Line Ltd. www.fastnetline.com
Irish Ferries www.irishferries.com
Norfolkline www.norfolkline.com
P&amp;amp;O Irish Sea www.poirishsea.com
Steam Pack Company www.steam-packet.com
Stena Line www.stenaline.co.uk


Combined rail and ferry crossings
www.sailrail.co.uk/


Bus services
www.eurobus.co.uk
Eurolines www.eurolines.ie
/ 
www.eurolines.co.uk/coach/destinations/ireland/ireland-index.aspx


MONEY TRANSFER


Western Union can assist with transferring money.
Western Union UK  - call
0800 731 1815
Western Union Ireland - call 1800 395 395
www.westernunion.co.uk
www.westernunion.ie

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