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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:48:05 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Scotland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=46612</link>
					<description><![CDATA[    

IRISH
CITIZENSHIP THROUGH DESCENT





WELCOME/F&#193;ILTE


I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Consulate
General of Ireland toScotland, which I hope you will find
useful and informative. In addition to providing information on
consular services, it is a source of information on Ireland and
Scotland and on the cultural, economic and political links between
our two countries.


Susan Conlon


Consul General of Ireland to Scotland


________________________________________


St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


________________________________________

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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78251</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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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:56:14 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78239</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=78279</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[Foreign Births Registration Guidelines, Fees and Application]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=88368</link>
					<description><![CDATA[    
Irish Citizenship through Descent/Foreign Births Registration


To view a Print Version of these notes please
click 
here (PDF 155kb)


Disclaimer: The following information is intended for guidance only
and does not constitute a formal interpretation of Irish Law.


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.


Incorrect/incomplete applicationsthat have
already been returned to applicantswhich
aresubsequently resubmitted to the Embassy after 1st March
2013will incur the revised fee.


Entitlement to Irish Citizenship through Parent/s born on the
Island of Ireland:


If you have one or both parents born on the island of
Ireland you are automatically deemed to be an Irish Citizen. You
do not need to apply for Irish Citizenship through
Descent/Foreign Birth Registration.


You may apply directly for an Irish Passport at the Passport Office
.


Go online to: 
www.embassyofireland.co.uk and check the passport section of Embassy’s website for
   further information.


The passport Office is based in 114A, Cromwell Rd, London SW7
4ES.


Application for Irish Citizenship through Descent / Foreign
Birth Registration via Grandparent/s born on the Island of
Ireland


If one or both of your Grandparents were born on the Island of
Ireland you may acquire Irish Citizenship in accordance with the
provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts, 1956 and
2004.


Application Forms for Citizenship through Descent/Foreign
Birth Registration


Application forms for Foreign Birth Registration are now
computerised and are required to be done online at www.irishconsulatescotland.co.uk
. There are two separate forms depending on the age category of the
applicant.


(a) FB1A Form for applicants over 18 years:


A fully completed application form and two passport size
photographs is required for each applicant. Sections D and E of
this form must be completed in the presence of the person
witnessing the application and on the same day. The witness must
also sign and date the reverse of both photographs as well as the
application form.


(b) FB1B Form for applicants under 18 years :


(i)Where the applicant is under 18 years the Irish
Parent must complete sections A,B and C of the application
form on behalf of the applicant. The Irish parent must then witness
Section D and sign and date the reverse of the applicant’s two
photographs in the presence of the person witnessing Section
E.


(ii)The witness must sign and date the reverse of the
two photographs of the parent
andapplicant.


Fees for Foreign Birth Registration


(a)&#163;231per application for persons 18 Years
and over


(b) &#163;124per application for persons under 18
Years


Payment to be made by one of the following methods: Bank Draft,
Postal Order or Cheque which is made payable to Consulate General
of Ireland


Cash/Third Party Cheques are not acceptable.


Applications made in Scotland must be submitted by post
to:


Consulate General of Ireland, 16 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh EH3
7TF, Scotland


Applications made in England, Wales, Isle of Man and The
Channel Islands must be submittted by post to:


Embassy of Ireland (Citizenship Section), 17 Grosvenor Place,
London SW1X 7HR


Submission of applicationsand safe return of Foreign
Birth Registration Certificate and all Original Certificates and
Documents :


Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications and
documents by registered/special delivery post.


Applicants MUST include: A self addressed pre-paid
registered/special delivery envelope for the safe return
ofFBR Certificate,original Certificates and supporting
documentation. Please ensure that sufficient
postage is paid -most return envelopesweigh
over 100g whenadditionaldocumentation
from this office is included. We recommend keepinga note of
the reference number of both the outgoing and return envelope for
tracking purposes.


Please note:


(a)Original Certificates and documents must be
submitted with your application, photocopies are not
acceptable.


(b)Certificates/documents not in English must be
accompanied by an official translation certified by the
relevant Embassy/High Commission/Consulate in the UK.


(c)Applications are only valid for six months from
the date they are witnessed.


(d)Applications may take 6-8 weeks for processing or longer
depending on each individual case.


(e) Church Certificates for Births, Deaths and
Marriages after 1864 will only be acceptable if a “Search
Certificate” is also provided by the General Registrar’s Office in
Ireland stating that there is no Civil/State record available.


If you require Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates from Ireland
please go to www.groireland.ie


If you require Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates from Northern
Ireland please go to www.groni.gov.uk


If you require Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates from England and
Wales please go to www.gro.gov.uk


If you require Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates from Scotland
please go to www.gro-scotland.gov.uk


For all other certificates/documents you must apply to the
relevant Registration Authority in the country where they are
issued.


(g)Applications for an Irish Passport may only be
submitted after the person has received their Irish
Citizenship.


Passports and all passport queries are dealt with by:


Passport Office, Embassy of Ireland, 114A
Cromwell Road, London SW7 4ES


Tel. 00 44 (0) 2073734339


Please read the following guidelines (sections 1- 9) fully
before completing your application on line


(Guidelines Sections 1-9)


Certificates/Documents required for persons named in Sections
A,B and C


of FB1A and FB1B application forms:







Section A – Documents required for the
Applicant



&#183;Original Long form Civil Birth Certificate showing full
details including parents details


&#183;Original Civil Marriage Certificate if married


&#183;Original Divorce Decree (final) if Divorced and


&#183;Current marriage Certificate if remarried.


&#183;Copy of current EU Passport/ Copy of Non EU Passport
certified by the relevant Embassy/High Commission in
the UK


&#183;If over 18 years - Three separate documents showing
proof of Residence in the UK e.g. phone bill, gas/electricity bill,
council tax, water rates etc.


&#183;If under 18 years – A school report/Doctor’s letter
showing proof of residence of applicant and three separate
proofs of residence for the applying Irish parent.



Section B - Documents required for the Parent
linked to the Irish born Grandparent.



&#183;Original Long form Civil Birth Certificate showing full
details including parents details


&#183;Original Civil Marriage Certificate if married.


&#183;Original Divorce Decree (final) if Divorced and


&#183;Current marriage Certificate if remarried.


&#183;Copy of current EU Passport/ Certified Copy of Non EU
Passport Certified by the relevant Embassy/High
Commission in the UK


&#183; Original Death Certificate if Deceased



Section C – Documents relating to the
Grandparent born in Ireland




Original Long form Civil Birth Certificate showing full details
including parents details


Original Civil Marriage Certificate if married


Original Divorce Decree (final) if Divorced and


Original of current Marriage Certificate if remarried.


Copy of current EU Passport/ Non EU Passport certified
by the relevant Embassy/High Commission if living in the
UK. If resident outside the U.K. certified by a
Solicitor/Commissioner for Oaths currently practicing in that
country.


Original Death Certificate if Deceased.




Sections D and E (Must be completed together) Applications
cannot be processed if the signing and witnessing requirements are
not fully complied with.



&#183;The Applicant/Parent of Applicant if under18
years,should bring the application form with only
sections A, B and C completed, to the Witness.


&#183;The Irish Parent of Applicant under 18 years, must
sign and date section D of the form in the presence of the
person witnessing section of the form.


&#183;The Irish Parent must also witness and date the
reverse of the two photographs of the applicant under18 years in
the presence of the witness.


&#183;The witness must complete (in full) section E of the
form including the witnessing and dating of the reverse of
all photographs accompanying each application. The
witness should also place their official stamp on the application
form if available.


&#183;The witness must only give their work address and telephone
number – they may be contacted by this office for further
information.



The witness must be from one of the following professions
and



(a) Must be Currently residing and practicing
in the UK


(b) Must not be related in any way to the
Applicant


&#183;Police Officer (including collar number and Station Stamp
if available)


&#183; Members of the Clergy (We define a member of the Clergy as a
person who can officiate at Ceremonies e.g. Baptisms, Weddings,
Funerals etc.)


&#183;Medical Doctor (Must be registered with the
General Medical Council)


&#183;Solicitor (Must be registered with the Law Society)


&#183;Bank Manager/Building Society Manager


&#183; School Principal / Head Teacher


&#183;Head of Department at
University/College


&#183;Magistrate /Judge


6. Deed Poll on Change of
Name


Where a change of name is involved for any of the persons in
sections A, B or C, the original Deed Poll must be submitted
including three documents showing proof of usage
- e.g. Bank Statements, Utility Bills that are at least
two years old


7. South African Applicants
Resident in UK – Please note:


South African Certificates submitted must be a Vault Copy or the
Unabridged Computerised Version. Laminated Certificates will not be
accepted.


8. Nigerian Applicants Resident
in UK – Please Note


Original Nigerian Certificates/documents submitted for Foreign
Birth Registration will have to be verified by the relevant
Authorities in Nigeria. Applicants resident in the UK should
contact this Embassy/Consulate Edinburgh who will give them further
details before submitting their application.


9.Parents of applicants who acquired Irish
Citizenship through:


&#183;Foreign Birth Registration


&#183;Post Nuptial Citizenship


&#183;Naturalisation Citizenship (received after a period of
residence in Ireland)


&#183;Foreign Adoption


If the parent of the applicant acquired Irish Citizenship through
one of the above before their child was born, the
child may apply for Foreign Birth Registration.


The documentation required to prove the line of descent in these
circumstances is as follows:


(i)All of the documents applicable to person named in section
A of application form


(ii) All of the documents applicable to person named in Section B
of application form


(iii)The original FBR Certificate/Post Nuptial
Citizenship / Naturalisation Certificate/ Foreign Adoption
Certificate issued from the Irish Adoption Board, for Irish Parent.


(iv)If the applicant is over 18 years - Three separate
documents showing proof of Residence in the UK e.g. phone bill,
gas/electricity bill, council tax, water rates etc.


(v)If the applicant is under 18 years – A school
report/Doctor’s letter showing proof of residence of applicant
and three separate proofs of residence for the applying
Irish parent.


(vi)A Declaration of Intention to Retain Irish Citizenship by
the parent will also be required.


Please Note: Additional documentation may be required and
can be requested.


Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned to
applicants

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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78273</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[First time adult applicants/Lost and stolen passports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86513</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of
falsified passports, additional safeguards are being introduced
into the passport application procedure for adult first time
applicants and for those adults seeking to replace a lost/stolen
passport. With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants
in these categories will be required to submit the following
additional evidence in support of their passport application:



a completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and
four photographs, (two of which must have the application form
number written on the reverse andbe signed byan
approved witness);



The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as
required. Passport applicants should therefore note that
where it is not possible make contact with those witnessing
applications then it is likely that the application will be
rejected.



the long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil
marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement
to Irish citizenship ,where applicable;


additional form of photo-identification; e.g.certified copy
of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club
membership; passport from other country etc.;


documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of
unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college
registration etc.; and


evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility
bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.



The above-mentioned should be submitted in original
format.


In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further
information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s
offices.


It should be noted that it will not be possible to expedite
any application in these categories.

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					<title><![CDATA[Useful Links]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78277</link>
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A


An
Chomhairle Leabharlanna



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B


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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C


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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D


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


Department of Health
and Children


Department of
Justice, Equality and Law Reform


Department of
Social and Family Affairs


Department
of the Taoiseach


Department of
Transport


Director of
Public Prosecutions


Documents in Irish
Foreign Policy


Drug
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


EUCommon Foreign and Security Policy


EU Gateway


European Central
Bank


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Science Foundation
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Science Foundation
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					<title><![CDATA[Pet Travel]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78275</link>
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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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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=46651</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[Travel Advice]]></title>
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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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In 2013 the Consulate will be closed on the following dates:





1January


18 March


29 March


6 May


27 May


3 June


5 August


28 October


25 December


26 December










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					<title><![CDATA[Authentication of Documents]]></title>
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Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents executed in Ireland that are to be
used in other countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Tradeapproves of the content.


_____________________________________________________________


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade. You should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you
are presenting the documents what their requirements are with
regard to Authentication\Legalisation.


_____________________________________________________________


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


_____________________________________________________________


Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents of Irish origin provided that they
bear an original signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising
public official or organisation. An Irish document means that it
originated or has been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish
solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a
document they should state clearly what exactly it is they are
certifying in relation to the document. They must sign their own
name and not use a company signature.


_____________________________________________________________


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille public documents which have been executed in
the territory of One Contracting State and which have to be
produced in the territory of another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.


Garda Clearance letters confirming a person's details for Consular
purposes must be issued from the Superintendent's Office of the
Garda station where you last resided in Ireland. This letter
must bear an original stamp and signature of the Garda Sioch&#225;na.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


_____________________________________________________________


How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2557
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €40 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€100 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in
relation to inter-country adoptions. All Post Placement Reports
have a fee of €40.00


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Tradein Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Bank Draft (made payable to the
'Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade'), Irish Postal
Orderor by Credit/Debit card.


It should be noted that all bank draftsmust be drawn on an
Irish bank or a bank showing a connection with a bank in Ireland.
Personal cheques are no longer accepted.


_____________________________________________________________


E-Register Verification of Apostilles and
Authentications


The online electronic register enables you to verify the
authenticity of an Apostille or Authentication issued by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland from 01
January 2013.


In order to verify an Apostille or Authentication, please
click here


_____________________________________________________________


Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
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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.
TheConsulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh will issue these
to Irish citizens resident in Scotland.


Applicants resident in England,the Channel Islands, and the
Isle of Man should apply through the Embassy of Ireland in London.


Residents of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland should
apply to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
St. Stephens Green
Dublin 2


Telephone: +353 1408 2568


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, you must send
your Certificate to the Consular Office in Dublin. The Consulate
General of Ireland does not issue Apostilles.


At present we aim to process Certificate de Coutume applications
within 3-4 weeks, however, applications that are incorrect or
require onward transmission to Embassies/Consulates abroad will
take significantly longer.


The relevant forms can be downloaded from this website. Please see
“Related Documents” below.Please ensure that the
information provided is legible.


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


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;51.00for the Certificate de
Coutume.


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).


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;51.00foreach Irish citizen
(excluding Italy where one fee covers both partners).


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.



The MP2A statutory declaration
formcanonlybe witnessed in front
of a notary public, commissioner for oathsor a solicitor
-Diplomatic/Consular officials at the
Consulatedo 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;Consulate General of Ireland&quot;.


For safe return of your documents, we strongly
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.



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Ireland’s Culture


Ireland has a rich cultural past and present. The traditional lore
preserved by the early Irish poets has left a colourful heritage of
mythical and historical stories. Modern writers in turn have drawn
on these stories to enrich their own work.



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The Irish Language


Most people spoke Irish until the early nineteenth century but by
1891 the majority spoke English only. It is one of the celtic
family of languages and is closely related to scots Gaelic, Welsh
and Breton. Since Independence the state has actively encouraged
the use of Irish and it is the first official language with english
as the second. The latest figures show that 42% of all adults
declare a knowledge of Irish. It is widely spoken in areas known as
the Gaeltacht, situated mainly along the western seaboard.
the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs has
responsibility for promoting the cultural, social and economic
welfare of the Gaeltacht through &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta
(Gaeltacht Authority). The Irish Language Agency (Foras
na Gaeilge) has responsibility for the promotion and
encouragement of the use of Irish as a vernacular throughout the
island of Ireland. Irish is a core subject in primary and secondary
schools and a growing number of schools offer tuition exclusively
through Irish (Gaelscoileanna). There is an Irish language
national radio service (Raidio na Gaeltachta) and an Irish
language television service (TG4). On 1 January 2007, the
Irish language became the 23rd official language of the European
Union.



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Irish Literature


Irish writers have long made a significant contribution to world
literature in both the Irish and English languages. Written
literature in the Irish language dates from the sixth century. With
the end of the Gaelic order in the seventeenth century and its
tradition of patronage of poets, Irish writers began to preserve a
   record of the old civilisation. Through the eighteenth and
   nineteenth centuries members of the clergy, teachers and poets
   continued to write in Irish. One of the best known poets of this
   time is Brian Merriman (1747–1805) author of the frequently
   translated C&#250;irt an Mhe&#225;n O&#237;che (Midnight
   court). In the twentieth century writers such as Patrick
   Pearse (1879–1916) and P&#225;draic &#211; Conaire (1882–1928)
   opened Irish literature to European influences.
   Distinguished writers in Irish in the modern period
   include such diverse voices as Liam &#211; Flaitheartaigh
   (1896–1984), Mair&#233;ad N&#237; Ghr&#225;da (1896–1971), M&#225;irt&#237;n &#211;
   Cadhain (1906–70), M&#225;irt&#237;n &#211; Dire&#225;in (1910–88), Se&#225;n &#211;
   R&#237;ord&#225;in (1916–77), Michael Hartnett (1941–99), Cr&#237;ost&#243;ir &#211;
   Floinn (b. 1927), Gabriel Rosenstock (b. 1949), Liam &#211;
   Muirthile (b. 1950), Cathal &#211; Searcaigh (b. 1956) and
   Nuala N&#237; Dhomhnaill (b. 1952). In the english language,
   the satirist Jonathan swift (1667–1745) authored
   Gulliver’s Travels (1726). Oscar Wilde’s
   (1854–1900) plays, prose and poetry continue to be
   performed and read worldwide. Irish nobel laureates
   include the playwright and novelist George Bernard Shaw
   (1856–1950) and the poet and dramatist William
   Butler Yeats (1865–1939), whose work
   inspired the modernrenaissance in Irish
   writing. James Joyce (1882–1941) wrote the
   pioneering modernist novel, Ulysses
   (1922) — widely recognised as one of the
   greatest novels ever written. Joyce inspired
   the work of satirist Brian O’Nolan (Flann
   O’Brien) (1911–66), who also wrote in Irish.
   nobel laureate Samuel Beckett (1906–89) wrote
   in a minimalist vein, often in French. His
   play, Waiting for Godot (1953) has
   become a twentieth century classic of
   absurdism.





The generation of poets after Yeats included very different talents
in Patrick Kavanagh (1904–67). Kavanagh’s example as a poet of
rural realism inspired Seamus Heaney whose vision of the redemptive
power ofpoetry earned him the nobel Prize for Literature in 1995.
Irish fiction continues to be well received — in recent years,
several Irish writers have won the Man Booker Prize including Anne
Enright in 2007, John Banville in 2005 and Roddy Doyle in 1993.
Writers shortlisted for the prize include Colm T&#243;ib&#237;n (1999, 2004
and 2009), Sebastian Barry (2008) and Emma Donoghue (2010). Colum
Mccann's novel, “Let the Great World Spin” won the national Book
Award in the USA in 2009.


Irish theatre companies such as the Abbey, the Druid and the Gate
regularly tour their productions to international venues and host
the work of visiting theatre companies to Ireland.






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Art


The earliest Irish art consists of carvings on megalithic monuments
dating from 3500 B.C. Celtic art reached its apogee in the
manuscripts of the gospels such as the books of Durrow and Kells.
After the ninth century Irish art absorbed Viking, Romanesque and
Gothic influences producing, for example, richly carved stone High
Crosses.


From the mid-seventeenth century decorative arts such as
goldsmithery, plasterwork and glass flourished in conjunction with
the large-scale public buildings of the time. In the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Irish painters looked to
the French Impressionists for a new idiom. These include William
Leech(1881–1968), Walter osborne (1859–1903), John Lavery
(1856–1941) and Roderic O’Conor (1860–1940). Crossing from
Impressionism to Expressionism, Jack B. Yeats (1871–1957) towers
over his contemporaries much as his brother, the poet W.B. Yeats,
was pre-eminent among his peers.



Other artists, working in an abstract expressionist mode, include
Louis le Brocquy, Norah McGuinness (1901–80) and Patrick Scott. A
strong new expressionist movement emerged in the late twentieth
century including Brian Maguire, Eithne Jordan, Michael Mulcahy,
Michael Cullen, Dorothy Cross and Alice Maher.


Sculpture in the nineteenth century was heroic and monumental as
exemplified by the statues of Oliver Goldsmith and Edmund Burke by
John Henry Foley (1819–1974) outside Trinity College, Dublin. This
tradition continued into the twentieth century with the works of
Oisin Kelly (1915–81), Seamus Murphy (1907–74) and Hilary Heron
(1923–77) pioneering the use of new casting techniques and
promoting the concept of an Irish vernacular sculpture.
Contemporary sculpture is more abstract and witty as can be seen in
the diverse work of Edward Delany (1930–2009), John Behan, Michael
Warren, Eilis O’Connell, Kathy Prendergast and Eileen MacDonagh.





Department of Arts,
Heritage and the Gaeltacht




Department of
Environment,and Local Government




Culture
Ireland




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




The Arts
Council




Crafts Council of
Ireland




Ireland
Literature Exchange






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Architecture


The earliest examples of architecture visible in Ireland today are
megalithic tombs (3500–2000 B.c.). these include dolmens (three
ormore standing stones supporting
   one or two capstones) and passage graves such as Newgrange.
   Stone Age techniques survived into the twelfth century and are
   still visible in the beehive structure of early churches and
   monasteries such as those on Skellig Michael and Gallarus
   Oratory in County Kerry. During the Iron Age (after 500 B.c.)
   large circular stone forts were built, usually on hilltops such
   as Dun Aengus on the Aran Islands.


The Round tower is almost exclusive to Ireland and is found in many
parts of the country. Built from the tenth to the twelfth centuries
on monastic sites, the most notable being at Clonmacnoise in County
Offaly, round towers were frequently more than 30 metres high.
Their primary purpose seems to have been to serve as bell towers
although the raised level of the doorway would suggest they may
also have had defensive uses.


After this period, Romanesque architecture with its intricate
andornate carved stonework influenced the shape of Irish churches,
the finest examples being Cormac’s Chapel on the Rock of Cashel in
County Tipperary and Clonfert Cathedral in County Galway. The
arrival of the Anglo-Normans heralded the introduction of the early
Gothic style of architecture, with the two Dublin cathedrals,
Christ Church and Saint Patrick’s, being the most notable. The
Normans built substantial castles with large rectangular keeps,
many of which, like Trim in County Meath and Carrickfergus in
County Antrim, still figure on the landscape. The fifteenth century
castle at Cahir in County Tipperary is the most impressive of the
surviving feudal strongholds.





Classical buildings date from the late seventeenth century. At the
turn of the eighteenth century Palladian mansions were emulating
Italian palazzos, but by the end of the century, this style had
given way to neo-classicism and Dublin became an outstanding
example of Georgian architecture. Key buildings from this period
include the Custom House and the Four Courts in Dublin, with their
distinctive copper domes, designed by James Gandon (1743–1823). By
the nineteenth century Gothic revivalism was in vogue influencing
the design of churches such as Saint Finn Barre’s Cathedral (1867)
in Cork and adapted to domestic architecture in the construction of
Ashford Castle (c.1870), County Mayo.



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Music


Music has always been an important part of Irish culture, from the
traditional accompaniment to festivals and funerals in the form of
playing and ballad singing, to Irish dancing which is very much
alive in Irish communities around the world. The harp was the
dominant instrument in early historical times. One of the earliest
Irish composers whose work survives is Turlough O’Carolan
(1670–1738), the blind harpist and one of the last of the ancient
bardic tradition.


There is also a classical tradition in the forms pioneered by
otherEuropean composers. Eighteenth
   century Dublin was an important musical centre and Handel chose
   to premiere his Messiah there in 1742. In the twentieth
   century traditional Irish music inspired modern composers such
   as Se&#225;n &#211; Riada (1931–71). Count John McCormack (1884–1945) was
   a world famous Irish tenor.


Traditional Irish music is now popular in many countries through
the influence of groups as diverse as Clannad, the Chieftains,
Altan, Dervish, L&#250;nasa and An&#250;na, all of whom perform in a modern
context without compromising the integrity of the original sound.
Reflecting this versatility is the phenomenon of Riverdance,
with music composed by Bill Whelan, combining the best of Irish
song, music and dance. Comhaltas Ceolt&#243;ir&#237; &#201;ireann plays a
prominent part in the development and preservation of Irish
traditional music and dance.


On the jazz scene guitarist Louis Stewart has played with leading
international musicians. Bands such as U2 and Westlife are famous
at home and abroad, as are individual singers such as Van Morrison,
Sin&#233;ad O’Connor and Enya.


There are three full–time professional orchestras performing in
Ireland. The national opera company was founded in 2010 forged from
two state-funded companies, Opera Ireland and Opera Theatre
Company. There is also a wealth of individual classical musical
talent such as the well known pianist John O’Conor and singers Ann
Murray and Suzanne Murphy.



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Film


Films have been made in and about Ireland since the Lumi&#233;re
Brothers filmed in Sackville (now O’Connell) Street in 1897.
In 1910 the American, Sidney Olcott, filmed The Lad from Old
Ireland in New York and Kerry, the first film ever made on two
continents. Ireland has since played host to many international
directors — Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford, Francis Ford Coppola, John
Huston and Steven Spielberg.


Throughout the last century Irish film makers were prolific in
theirproduction of amateur films, newsreels, documentaries
and informational films. It was not until the 1970s however that a
new wave of indigenously produced fiction films began to provide a
striking alternative to foreign produced representations of
Ireland.


The work of Irish producers, directors and screen writers is
facilitated by the Irish Film Board who fund production and
distribution of feature films, shorts, animated films and Irish
language productions. Irish films have enjoyed international
acclaim such as Michael Collins (Neil Jordan 1996), I
Went Down (Paddy Breathnach 1997), The General (John
Boorman 1998), The Wind That Shakes The Barley (Ken Loach
2006) winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes, and Once (John
Carney 2006), winner of an Academy Award for best original song.


Annual film festivals in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast showcase
Irish and international films while a year–round venue for art
house cinema is provided at the Irish Film Centre in Dublin, the
Kino in Cork and the town Hall in Galway. The Irish animator,
Richard Baneham, won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and a
BAFTA Award for special Visual effects for his work on Avatar,
2010.





The National
Theatre Society




National Concert
Hall




National
Archives




Irish Museum of
Modern Art




National
Gallery of Ireland




National Library of
Ireland




National Museum of
Ireland




Chester Beatty
Library




Irish Research
Council for the Humanities &amp;amp; Social Studies




An
Chomhairle Leabharlanna




Bord Scann&#225;n na
h&#201;ireann






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Sport


Among the most popular sports are Ireland’s traditional games,
gaelic football, hurling and camogie, which are played almost
exclusively in Ireland and in Irish communities abroad. Games in
the All-Ireland hurling and football championships attract large
attendances throughout the summer months culminating in the finals,
the highlight of Ireland’s sporting year, which are held in Croke
Park in Dublin.





Soccer is popular at all ages from school to senior level in
domestic competitions. the Irish International team, which plays as
the Republic of Ireland, has over the past number of years enjoyed
some success and is well supported by enthusiastic and friendly
fans.


Rugby football is popular in Ireland at international, club and
schools level. The sport is managed by the Irish Rugby Football
Union (IRFU). Ireland competes in the international annual Six
Nations Championship, winning the tournament in 2009.





Ireland has a strong reputation for field sports such as shooting,
fishing and also for equestrian events, show jumping and horse
racing. The Irish bloodstock industry is considered one of the
finest in the world.


As Ireland has over 3,000 kilometres of coastline and numerous
inland waterways, sailing and boating are long-established sports.
A wide range of marine leisure activities such as fishing,
water-skiing, canoeing, wind-surfing, diving and swimming are also
pursued.





Over 400 golf courses offer facilities through the country.
All-Ireland teams compete in international amateur golfing
competitions with the major Irish tournaments on the international
professional circuit being the Irish Open and the Smurfit European
Open. The Ryder Cup was held in Ireland in 2006, with top
Irish golfers P&#225;draig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley
contributing to the European team’s victory over the United States.
Harrington later went on to become a three times ‘Majors’ winner,
winning the British open championship in July 2007 and in 2008, and
the US PGA in 2008.


Ireland has a history of successfully hosting prestigious sporting
events and hosted the special olympics in June 2003. This was the
largest sporting event ever to take place in Ireland. Over 7,000
special athletes from 160 countries came to Ireland to participate
in this unique sporting achievement.








Irish
Sports Council




Football Association
of Ireland




Irish Rugby Football
Union




Gaelic Association of
Ireland




Horse
Racing Ireland




Golfing Union of
Ireland




Special
Olympics Ireland




Olympic
Council of Ireland






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Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2012


Citizens of certain countries require an entry visa for Ireland.


If you are a citizen of a country that is on Schedule 1 of
the Immigration Act above,you do
NOT require an entry visa for Ireland. Citizens of
countries which are not on the list must apply for a visa
before they travel to Ireland.


If you are a citizen of a country that is on Schedule
2 of the Immigration Act above,you may be able to
travel to Ireland if you have a valid U.K. General C Visa and meet
Visa WaiverProgramme requirements. For
details of this programme please clickhere (PDF 1825kb) .


Otherwise, If you area national ofa visa-required
country you will need to apply for an Irish visa in advance of
travel to Ireland.


Please note that a Schengen visaor UK D visa
is not valid for travel to Ireland.


Transit Visasare required by citizens of the
countries listed in Schedule3of the Immigration
Act above.

Please note all citizens of non-EU countries, whether they require
a visa or not, are subject to immigration control at the point of
entry to Ireland.


Applicants who are holders of Convention travel
documents issued by EEA states should refer to Article 3
of theImmigration Act above
(Short-stayvisits only).




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Entitlement to Citizenship : Click here


Foreign Births Registration :Click
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