The first ever Irish diaspora policy has been published by the Irish Government, just as Irish-American Heritage Month begins in the US. The policy was launched yesterday by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Joan Burton, Minister for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan in Government buildings.
The policy states that the relationship between Ireland and its diaspora “must be built on trust, respect and reciprocity”. The Irish diaspora “is both an asset and a responsibility”, and engaging with it “requires a sustained, long term effort”, according to the document, which outlines key ways the Government will connect with emigrants who have left Ireland, recognise their value to Ireland, and support those who are in need of assistance abroad.
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