The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade is undertaking a review of Ireland’s Diaspora policy to examine all elements of our engagement with the Irish abroad. The Department is inviting submissions from all those at home or abroad who are interested in and affected by issues of emigration. Submissions on the wider question of engagement with the Diaspora are also welcome. Topics under consideration include:

• Identifying the trends in the ongoing development of the Diaspora
• Understanding the needs of different emigrant and Diaspora communities overseas and how to respond to these. These include new emigrants, the undocumented in the US and ageing emigrant communities.
• The role of the Diaspora in economic in social and economic development in Ireland.
• The continued importance and role of the Diaspora for peace on this island.
• The status, rights and entitlements of emigrants and returning emigrants.
• How the Government can best connect with the Irish abroad

The deadline for submissions is 23rd April. For more details on the consultation process and on making a submission, see here.