Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
53. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide the details of the various programmes for supporting the diaspora; the funding committed to each in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36438/23]
View answerGlobal Ireland: Ireland’s Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025 outlines the Government’s vision for engaging with our diaspora communities.
At the Strategy’s heart is a commitment to support the welfare of the Irish abroad. The Strategy also commits the Government to deepening and strengthening our ties through cultural, arts, sporting, educational, economic and other channels. The Emigrant Support Programme is the key driver of these commitments.
Another core element of the Strategy is the Diaspora Affairs fund, which supports projects which promote engagement between the Diaspora and Irish communities, as well as programmes which support the implementation of national Diaspora strategic objectives. An example of a successful Diaspora Affairs Programme is the Back for Business Initiative which provides peer support to returning Irish entrepreneurs.
The funding allocated to each of the programmes for 2023 is detailed below
|
Diaspora Programme |
Budget Allocation 2023 |
|
Emigrant Support Programme Budget |
€14,893,000 |
|
Diaspora Affairs Budget |
€1,000,000 |
