Emigrant Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Questions (503)

Seán Crowe

Question:

503. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 420 of 17 February 2015, that his Department's emigrant support programme is funding a global networking hub, if this includes the creation of an Irish emigrant register; and if not, if he will create this proposed register. [8107/15]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

In the context of preparing a new Diaspora Policy, the Government is considering initiatives along the lines of the Deputy’s question. I expect the Diaspora Policy to be launched very soon, after which, I would be happy to provide the Deputy with more detailed information.