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# Immigration
Immigration reform set to pass first hurdle in US Senate - so what's in it?
Here’s a quick guide to the proposals which will face their first vote among the 100-member Senate this evening.
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Jun 11th 2013, 8:08 PM
# Immigration
Couple to be reunited with daughter after three years
The Irish government has reversed a decision to refuse three-year-old Jiayi a visa.
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May 1st 2013, 5:53 PM
# Immigration
Couple take fight to High Court to get daughter back from China
Three-year-old Jiayi Shao has been in China since 2009.
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Apr 25th 2013, 2:56 PM
# Australia
230 Irish expected to gain Australian citizenship tomorrow
January 26 is Australia Day, when it is traditional for people from other countries to formally receive Aussie citizenship.
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Jan 25th 2013, 2:08 PM
# citizenship
Citizenship is top issue on Immigrant Council helpline
The council is calling for a reform of the application system for people who wish to become Irish citizens.
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Jan 6th 2013, 2:17 PM
# Immigration
Immigration in Ireland: Approximately 88,000 visa applications received in 2012
In total, approximately 165,700 immigration related requests were made in 2012.
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Jan 2nd 2013, 3:30 PM
# long time comin
Nepal woman aged 105 finally granted citizenship
A Nepalese pensioner has been granted citizenship more than a century after she was born in a remote village of the Himalayan nation.
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Dec 5th 2012, 8:43 PM
# working abroad
Canadian working abroad visa to be extended to two years
More than 10,000 visas will be made available by 2014 to Irish and Canadian participants for the newly-extended working holiday programme.
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Oct 5th 2012, 3:42 PM
# irish test
(Really hard) Irish citizenship test: will you pass?
Do you remember what Biddy and Miley’s daughters were called?
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Sep 27th 2012, 2:58 PM
# In Pictures
Yes, No or Ask Again: voting in Ireland's referendums over the years
Abortion, divorce and Europe – just some of the contentious issues that Ireland has voted on over the past 30 years.
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Sep 22nd 2012, 12:00 PM
# Facebook
Facebook co-founder renounces US citizenship days ahead of flotation
The move will result in Eduardo Saverin avoiding taxes of about $600 million when he collects his share of the site’s stock offering.
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May 14th 2012, 4:41 PM
Voices
Column: I’ve been waiting three years on my citizenship application
Lutfullah Shafaq, 23, has a degree, has never claimed benefits, and wants to work as an Irish taxpayer. So why is the Government restricting his movements?
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Feb 15th 2012, 7:30 AM
# citizenship
More than 2,250 new Irish citizens welcomed to the 'national family'
“As a people we have been enriched by your presence and in making you citizens of our ancient and proud land we are acknowledging that contribution,” – Minister Alan Shatter addresses Ireland’s newest citizens.
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Feb 3rd 2012, 9:00 AM
# pic of the day
Enda's Cuddly Photocall of the Day (part 2)
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Feb 2nd 2012, 4:40 PM
# Foreign aid
Adoptions, kidnaps and floods: A busy year for Dept of Foreign Affairs
The Department provided millions of euro in aid to countries in crisis, as well as helping Irish citizens with emergencies, adoptions and weddings.
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Dec 30th 2011, 3:05 PM
Voices
Column: We need a new politics – and here’s how it might work
Any new system must transform public anger at politicians into real engagement. Senator Fiach Mac Conghail writes about how We The Citizens did it.
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Dec 16th 2011, 7:30 AM
# Canada
New Canadian citizens told to remove veils at swearing in ceremonies
Most Canadians find the practice of reciting the oath behind a veil disturbing and new Canadians should take it in view of their fellow citizens, the country’s immigration minister has said.
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Dec 13th 2011, 4:15 PM
# Budget 2012
Budget 2012: What's already come into effect?
We have a quick look at the measures approved by the Dáil last night, and check which ones have come into effect already.
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Dec 7th 2011, 8:09 AM
Voices
Column: We can make a new Ireland, but everyone has to help
Change is in our power – and a truly better Ireland will only come if we all get stuck in, writes Yvonne McKenna.
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Sep 19th 2011, 8:45 AM
# citizenship
Citizen application process to be speeded up
Changes include a simplified application form which will be available online before the weekend and a formal ceremony for successful applicants.
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Jun 16th 2011, 7:51 PM
# Surrogacy
France: No citizenship to children born by surrogacy abroad
The country’s highest court has ruled that children of French nationals born though surrogacy outside of the state cannot claim French citizenship.
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Apr 6th 2011, 4:09 PM
# Deportation
Shatter announces immediate review of residency cases following ECJ ruling
The Minister for Justice says the Zambrano ruling – allowing non-EU parents of EU citizens to claim residency – will be studied.
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Mar 21st 2011, 2:55 PM
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