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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:51:09 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40142</link>
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Commencing July 1st 2009, nationals or citizens of VWP
(Visa Waiver Programme) countries will not be permitted to enter
the United States under the VWP using emergency and temporary
passports issued after 26 October 2006, unless those passports have
an integrated computer chip holding the same information printed on
the passport bio-page (“e-passport”).



Irish Emergency Passports do not have an integrated
computer chip and therefore can only be used for entry to the
United States if the traveller has been issued with a
Visa.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)


ESTA is an electronic registration system requiring travellers who
are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to register in advance of
travelling to the USA. Mandatory registration has come into force
since 12 January 2009.


Visa Waiver travellers should register through the Department of
Homeland Security website at the following address: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.


The Department of Homeland Security has announced that from
8th September 2010, travellers from Visa Waiver Program
countries are required to pay a fee when applying for an Electronic
System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The fee is $14.


Registration may be done by third parties e.g. travel
agencies.



ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, and
once approved, generally will be valid for up to two years or until
the applicant's passport expires, whichever comes first.
Authorisations will be valid for multiple entries into the U.S. The
Department of Homeland Security recommends that ESTA applications
be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of travel.



An applicant who does not receive authorisation to travel will need
to go to their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular Mission and
apply for a visa.



An ESTA approval does not determine admissibility into the United
States. The final decision for entry to the United States rests
with US immigration authorities at the port of entry.



The ESTA programme does not apply to Irish citizens who are holders
of a visa for the United States.



For more information on ESTA, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/ESTA



Visa free travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program
(VWP).



Since 26 October 2004, all Irish passport holders visiting the
United States require an individual machine readable passport to
avail of the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme. Otherwise they must obtain
a visa, in advance, from their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular
Mission.



AUnder the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme, passport holders from 27
countries, including Ireland, may enter the U.S. without a visa for
tourism or business purposes for a maximum period of 90 days.



A machine readable passport is a passport in which the holder's
details have been printed on the datapage which also contains the
holder's photograph. A passport where the holder's details have
been handwritten is not a machine readable passport.



Children, including infants, who are endorsed on a parent's
passport must have an individual machine readable passport or else
obtain a visa in the parent's passport.



Passport Validity



In most cases, to enter the US, you must have a passport that is
valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However,
Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a
current passport up to the actual date of expiration. An Irish
passport need remain valid only for the duration of the holder's
stay in the United States.



However, if you are traveling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) and your passport is valid for less than 90 days, you will be
admitted only until the date on which the passport expires. If the
passport is not valid for the duration of your stay, you will be
required to apply for a new passport from your nearest Irish
Embassy or Consulate while in the U.S.



Further details on entry requirements are available on the
U.S. Embassy website.


Those travelling on J1 visas may wish to
check the Travel Advice for J1 Students.



TRAVEL INSURANCE



The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that
comprehensive travel insurance, including medical insurance, is
obtained before travelling to the United States of America (USA),
as the cost of medical care in the USA can be very high.
Travellers should note that the Irish government does not provide
funds for emergency medical repatriation or for repatriation of
remains.



SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY



The US Government remains concerned about continued threats. Since
the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, the US government has
issued a number of warnings of potential further terrorist attacks
in the US. The US domestic threat level stands at &quot;elevated&quot;
(yellow). The US Government is maintaining heightened security,
especially at airports. You should continue to expect stringent
security checks at airports, transport stations and other public
buildings.



CLIMATE



The hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, and
can affect the whole of the southern USA. Please check the National
Hurricane Centre website for more details.


The Federal Emergency Management Agency's
(FEMA) website also contains information about how to prepare for
extreme weather conditions and what to do if you are told to
evacuate. It also provides a useful list of disaster supplies that
will help if you live in an area affected by storms and hurricanes.



INFLUENZA A/H1N1 - HUMAN SWINE 'FLU


Full details, current advice and comprehensive information is
available from the US Department of Health and Human Services'
dedicated Influenza website at www.flu.gov



Irish citizens, visiting and residing in the United States, are
advised to follow the advice of the US Centre for Disease Control
available at http://www.cdc.gov/



DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSIONS IN THE USA


The Irish Embassy in Washington DC and the
Irish Consulates in New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco
offer consular assistance to Irish citizens. Contact details for all
Irish Missions in USA are available here. (Opens in new window)

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					<title><![CDATA[Types of Visa]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40095</link>
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A comprehensive list of the different visa types that are
available, and the documentation required in respect of each, is
available on the INIS website.


The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the
Department of Foreign Affairs or any Irish Embassy or Consulate may
ask for further documentation at any stage.


For ease of reference, separate links for some of the most common
visa types are set out below.


TRAVELLING TO IRELAND AS A
TOURIST


If you are a Visa-required national and you would like to visit
Ireland for a short period (less than 3 months) you will find
useful guidelines and details of requirements for Visit/Holiday
Visa applications here.


For further information on tourism in Ireland please visit the
website of Tourism Ireland.



TRAVELLING TO IRELAND ON
BUSINESS


Business Meeting
If you are a Visa-required national and coming to Ireland for a
business meeting you will find useful guidelines and details of
requirements for Business Visa applications here


ConferenceIf you are a Visa-required
national and coming to Ireland for a conference you will find
useful guidelines and details of requirements for Conference Visa
applications here


Starting a Business in Ireland
If you are a Non-EEA national and you wish to set up a business in
Ireland, you will require Business Permission from the Department
of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. For more information please
click here


STUDYING IN IRELAND


If you require an entry visa for Ireland and would like to study
here, you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements
for Study Visa appplications here.


WORKING IN IRELAND

If you are a national of a country which is not a member of the
European Economic Area (EEA) and you wish to work in Ireland, you
will require authorisation to do so.

For most types of employment, a non-EEA national requires a Work
Permit. For full information on work permits please visit the
website of the Department of Enterprise,Trade and Employment.

A visa-required national who has been issued with a Work
Permit can apply for an Employment visa through their local
Irish Embassy or Consulate. You will find useful
guidelines and details of requirements for Employment Visa
applications here.


For further information on finding work in Ireland, please visit
the F&#193;S website


WORKING HOLIDAYS

Ireland offers young people from Australia, Canada, Hong
Kong, Japan, 
New Zealand and the Republic of Korea
, the chance to work casually to enable them to
spend an extended holiday in Ireland. For further information
on the Working Holiday schemes, please see the Working Holidays in
Ireland page.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:19:47 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Passport Office]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40077</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Passport Office at the Consulate General of Ireland, New York,
is open to the public from 10.00 to 14.00 Monday to Friday.
The telephone line for the passport office is open from 08.30 to
14.00 Monday to Friday. Please dial +212 319-2555 and select
the passport option.


You can lodge your application at the Consulate from Monday to
Friday between 10.00 and 14.00. Alternatively, you can mail
your application to:


Consulate General of Ireland
Passport Office
345 Park Avenue
17th Floor
New York
NY 10154-0037


If you decide to mail your application, we strongly recommend you
to use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The
Consulate cannot be held responsible for applications or documents
lost in transit.


Validity of Passports


Infants (up to age 3) are issued with a 3 year passport.


Children aged 3-17 are issued with a 5 year passport.


Persons aged 18 and over are issued with a 10 year passport.


In certain cases (e.g. where a previous passport has been lost or
stolen), the Passport Office may restrict the validity of a
replacement passport.

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					<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:23:51 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Applications in New York]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40094</link>
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Applications for a visashould now be submitted online. If you
have filled in your application form online and wish to submit your
supporting documentation, please find the details of where to lodge
them in person or by mail below:


Consulate General of Ireland
Visa Office
345 Park Avenue
17th Floor
New York
NY 10154-0037


If you decide to mail your documents, we strongly recommend you to
use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Consulate
cannot be held responsible fordocuments lost in
transit.Please do not address your documents to
individual staff members, instead please clearly address the
envelope to the Visa Office.


If you decide to submit your supporting documentation in person,
the Consulate is open to the public from 10.00am to 12.00pm on
Tuesday and Thursday.


The Consulate General of Ireland in New York can
assist directly with your visa application if you are resident in
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York,
North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.


If you are not resident in the states listed above, please contact
the office listed below, as appropriate:


The Embassy of Ireland in Washington
D.C. provides assistance to Irish citizens in
Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, the Caribbean Islands, Puerto
Rico, and the Dominican Republic.


The Consulate General of Ireland in Boston provides
assistance to Irish citizens in Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont


The Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago provides
assistance to Irish citizens in Alabama, Arkansas, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana.
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin


The Consulate General of Ireland in San Francisco
provides assistance to Irish citizens in Alaska, Arizona,
California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.


Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application
form is only the first step in the visa application process. An
application can only be processed when the online form is completed
AND the required backing documentation, passport photograph and
appropriate fee are received by the Consulate as indicated by the
online system.


Important: Make sure you send us your documents in good
time: applications can take 6-8 weeks to be processed.


Queries


All queries on Irish visa requirements can be obtained by calling a
premium rate number 1900-776-5000 or by calling
1800-735-5888 and paying for your call via credit
card.


Calls cost $2.90 per minute at all times. Opening hours for this
line are 8.30 am EST to 6.00 pm EST Monday to Friday except
forFriday2 April, Monday5 April,Friday 24
&amp;amp; 31 December.


All visa enquiries to this number are handled by Abtran. This
enables our visa section staff to concentrate on processing your
visa applications as quickly as possible.


If you have a comment or suggestion regarding this service, please
email details to: IEUSACustomerService@abtran.com
for follow up.


Fees


$88 single entry visa
$146 multiple entries visa
$37 transit visa
$18 postage fees


The visa application fee can be paid by postal order, money order
or bycertified bank cheque.The Consulate regrets that
we cannot accept credit cards or personal cheques for visa
payments.


The fee is waived if the applicant is the spouse of an Irish/EU
citizen – a notarised copy of the marriage certificate and
photocopy of marriage certificate and photocopy of spouse’s Irish
or EU passports should be submitted with the
application.


If my application has been turned down, how do I appeal the
decision?
All appeals should be made in writing to the Department of Justice,
Equality and Law Reform.E-mails or faxed appeals will not be
accepted.


Appeals should be sent by mail to:


Visa Appeals Officer,
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform,
13-14 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2,
Ireland

The final decision always rests with the Department of Justice,
Equality and Law Reform.


Visa application forms


Please click here toapply for a visa online.

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					<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:22:16 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[News Update]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=82994</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here you will find a selection ofrecent news and events in
2010.
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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:03:08 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Consulate News 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83196</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Here you will find a selection ofrecent news and events in
2010.
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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:03:08 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[President McAleese visits New York, May 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83560</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
President McAleesemade a four-day visit to New Yorkfrom
May 20-23 during which she attended a series of engagements to
commemorate the Irish Famine as well as a number of events to
promote Irish-US economic relations and to strengthen links with
the Irish community in the city.


The President's programme commenced on Thursday 20th May at an
event, sponsored by the Irish Voice newspaper and Enterprise
Ireland, to honour Irish-Americans in the Life Sciences sector.


On Friday, 21st May the President addressed a breakfast for
business leaders at the New York Stock Exchange. This was followed
by a visit to a Brooklyn school where the students are learning
about the Great Hunger as part of the New York Famine Curriculum.
President McAleese then formally opened a seminar, &quot;Hunger in the
21st Century: Ireland and the fight against famine&quot; organised by
Self Help Africa and Concern.


That afternoon, the President visited the American Irish Historical
Society to meet with members of the older Irish community including
some centenarians and to mark the first anniversary of Senior
Helpline in the US. On Friday evening, President McAleese opened
'Famine Echoes', the Quinnipiac University Collection exhibition at
the Consulate General of Ireland and addressed a reception for
members of the Irish community.


On Saturday, 22nd May the President was conferred with an honorary
Doctor of Laws at Fordham University in the Bronx and delivered the
commencement address.


The President's visit concluded on Sunday 23rd May with a ceremony
at Temple Shearith Israel to mark the generosity of the New York
Jewish community to the people of Ireland during the Famine in
1847. The President also attended a mass celebrated by Archbishop
Timothy Dolan in St Patrick's Cathedral. The visit culminated on
Sunday afternoon with the official New York commemoration of the
Famine at the Irish Hunger Memorial in Battery Park City.


Mr Pat Carey TD, Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht
Affairs accompanied President McAleese on her visit.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:54:06 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in New York]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40066</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Ireland’s Great Hunger/An Gorta M&#243;r Exhibition


The Quinnipiac University Collection will be exhibited at the
Consulate General of Ireland, 345 Park Avenue, 17th
Floor, until September 2010. Visitors are welcome to view the
exhibition weekdaysduring specific hours andshould call
the Consulate at 212 319 2555or email the curator/producer at
Celtict4@aol.com to arrange
the time. Admission is free.


For further informationvisit www.thegreathunger.org



      


WELCOME!


Welcome to the website of the Consulate General of Ireland in New
York. I am delighted that you have taken the time tovisit our
website and hope that the information and services that you find
are useful and informative. The website is a source of information
when applying for passports, visas and when sourcing information
about Ireland. If you have comments about our website or require
further information on Ireland, please contact the Consulate.


Niall BurgessConsul General of Ireland


F&#225;ilte


T&#225; c&#233;ad f&#225;ilte romhat go dt&#237; l&#225;ithre&#225;n gr&#233;as&#225;in Ard-Chonsalacht na
h&#201;ireann Nua Eabhrac. Is c&#250;is &#225;thais dom go bhfuil suim agat an
l&#225;ithre&#225;n a l&#233;amh agus t&#225; s&#250;il agam go mbaineann t&#250; taitneamh agus
tairbhe as an eolas agus na seirbh&#237;s&#237; at&#225; ann. Is &#225;is
fhi&#250;ntach eolais &#233; is t&#250; ag iarraidh pas, v&#237;osa&#237; n&#243; m&#225; t&#225; ag
iarraidh eolais ar &#201;irinn. M&#225; t&#225; tuairim&#237; agat faoin
l&#225;ithre&#225;n gr&#233;as&#225;in n&#243; m&#225; t&#225; tuilleadh eolais uait ar &#201;irinn, t&#233;igh
i dteaghm&#225;il leis an gConsalacht.


Niall Burgess
Ard-Chonsal na h&#201;ireann

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					<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:49:35 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Visas]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40092</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The granting of an Irish visa is, in effect, only a form of
pre-entry clearance. It does not grant permission to enter Ireland
and Immigration Officers have the authority to grant or deny
admission. Visa holders are subject to normal immigration control
at the point of entry and should always carry with them the
originals or copies of the documents submitted with their visa
applications for possible inspection by Immigration Officers.


Furthermore, a visa does not grant permission to remain in Ireland.
The date of validity shown on the visa indicates only the date
before which it must be presented to an Immigration Officer. The
length of stay is decided by an Immigration Officer at the port of
entry.


A visa holder who remains in Ireland longer than the permitted
period and/or who submits false or misleading information in
support of his/her application may become liable for prosecution
and/or subject to deportation.


The granting of a visa is not a mere formality. As a result, the
Consulate will not be held responsible for any cancelled or unused
travel tickets in the event of a visa application not being
processed by an applicant's intended date of travel or where an
application has been rejected by the Department of Justice,
Equality and Law Reform. As a result, we advise all visa
applicants NOT to purchase or book travel tickets until their visa
application has been approved, issued and received.


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					<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 20:28:03 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Minister for Foreign Affairs visits New York, May 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83505</link>
					<description><![CDATA[



The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Miche&#225;l Martin
T.D.,made an official visit to New Yorkon 3-4
May.


On Monday, 3 May, the Ministeraddressed the opening session
of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference at the
United Nations andmet with UN Secretary General, Ban
Ki-Moon. Minister Martinhad a number of other bilateral
meetings on disarmament issues including with the Australian
Foreign Minister, Mr. Stephen Smith. The Ministeralso
had discussions with the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr. Anthony
Lake.


On Tuesday, 4 May, Minister Martin had a number of business and
promotional engagements with emphasis on cultural tourism and on
the importance of Irish culture in boosting Ireland’s image
abroad. Thisincluded a meeting with Gabriel Byrne, the
Irish actor who was appointed Ireland’s first cultural ambassador
by the Taoiseach in March. The two discussed preparations for
an ambitious season of Irish arts and cultural events scheduled to
take place in the US in 2011.


Minister Martinalso had a meeting Christine Quinn, Speaker of
the New York City Council andvisited the Irish Arts Centre
which is to be redeveloped in a joint initiative between the City
of New York and theGovernment of Ireland, through the
Department of Foreign Affairs’ Emigrant Support Programme.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 20:42:03 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Minister for Children and Youth Affairs visits New York St Patrick's Day 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83454</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Minister Andrews attended several events in New
York and New Jersey over a five-day program,
includingcivic events with Mayor Bloomberg, Governor
Paterson, Speaker Quinn as well as many legislators at state and
city level.





New York City Comptroller John Liu and Consul
General Niall Burgess, March 17th 2010


This year the Grand Marshall of the St Patrick's Day parade was the
popular Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.


Minister Andrews hosted a reception on St Patrick’s Day at the
American Irish Historical Society.





Siobhan Andrews, Minister Barry Andrews, Kitty and Milo O'Shea,
pictured at the American Irish Historical Society, March 17th
2010.

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					<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:49:49 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Róisín Fitzpatrick]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83149</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick





After a phenomenal response at the New York Art Expo, and her solo
exhibition, R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick - Artist of the Light&#174; will continue
to exhibit in NYC. R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick, is a contemporary
Irish artist and designer. She has created a new and
innovative art form. Her style is a fusion of light,
Swarovski crystal and silk, with light being the true medium of her
art.


&quot;Inspiring!&quot; Deepak Chopra


&quot;R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick's art has blessed my life, reminding me always
of the light inherent in everything.” Marianne Williamson,
NY Times best-selling author


&quot;Mesmerizing........ mesmerizing, beautifully exquisite art.&quot;
Ms. Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Co-chair of the American Ireland
Fund


For more information about the exhibition including images, videos
and press reviews, please visit the website at http://www.artistofthelight.com
or http://www.roisinfitzpatrick.com.
To contact the artist directly please email
info@roisinfitzpatrick.com.


Exhibition runs until June


Ward-Nasse Gallery, 178 Prince Street

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:46:33 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Róisín Fitzpatrick]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83221</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick





After a phenomenal response at the New York Art Expo, and her solo
exhibition, R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick - Artist of the Light&#174; will continue
to exhibit in NYC. R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick, is a contemporary
Irish artist and designer. She has created a new and
innovative art form. Her style is a fusion of light,
Swarovski crystal and silk, with light being the true medium of her
art.


&quot;Inspiring!&quot; Deepak Chopra


&quot;R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick's art has blessed my life, reminding me always
of the light inherent in everything.” Marianne Williamson,
NY Times best-selling author


&quot;Mesmerizing........ mesmerizing, beautifully exquisite art.&quot;
Ms. Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Co-chair of the American Ireland
Fund


For more information about the exhibition including images, videos
and press reviews, please visit the website at http://www.artistofthelight.com
or http://www.roisinfitzpatrick.com.
To contact the artist directly please email
info@roisinfitzpatrick.com.


Exhibition runs until June


Ward-Nasse Gallery, 178 Prince Street

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					<title><![CDATA[Róisín Fitzpatrick]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83241</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick





After a phenomenal response at the New York Art Expo, and her solo
exhibition, R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick - Artist of the Light&#174; will continue
to exhibit in NYC. R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick, is a contemporary
Irish artist and designer. She has created a new and
innovative art form. Her style is a fusion of light,
Swarovski crystal and silk, with light being the true medium of her
art.


&quot;Inspiring!&quot; Deepak Chopra


&quot;R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick's art has blessed my life, reminding me always
of the light inherent in everything.” Marianne Williamson,
NY Times best-selling author


&quot;Mesmerizing........ mesmerizing, beautifully exquisite art.&quot;
Ms. Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Co-chair of the American Ireland
Fund


For more information about the exhibition including images, videos
and press reviews, please visit the website at http://www.artistofthelight.com
or http://www.roisinfitzpatrick.com.
To contact the artist directly please email
info@roisinfitzpatrick.com.


Exhibition runs until June


Ward-Nasse Gallery, 178 Prince Street

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:46:33 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Róisín Fitzpatrick]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83265</link>
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R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick





After a phenomenal response at the New York Art Expo, and her solo
exhibition, R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick - Artist of the Light&#174; will continue
to exhibit in NYC. R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick, is a contemporary
Irish artist and designer. She has created a new and
innovative art form. Her style is a fusion of light,
Swarovski crystal and silk, with light being the true medium of her
art.


&quot;Inspiring!&quot; Deepak Chopra


&quot;R&#243;is&#237;n Fitzpatrick's art has blessed my life, reminding me always
of the light inherent in everything.” Marianne Williamson,
NY Times best-selling author


&quot;Mesmerizing........ mesmerizing, beautifully exquisite art.&quot;
Ms. Loretta Brennan Glucksman, Co-chair of the American Ireland
Fund


For more information about the exhibition including images, videos
and press reviews, please visit the website at http://www.artistofthelight.com
or http://www.roisinfitzpatrick.com.
To contact the artist directly please email
info@roisinfitzpatrick.com.


Exhibition runs until June


Ward-Nasse Gallery, 178 Prince Street

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:46:33 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Mininster Noel Dempsey T.D. visits Georgia for St Patricks Day, March 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83449</link>
					<description><![CDATA[






Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey T.D. was accompanied by Deputy
Consul General, Breand&#225;n &#211; Caolla&#237;, as he represented the
Government of Ireland at St. Patrick's Day parades in Atlanta and
Savannah, Georgia from March 11-18.


The Minister's visit to both cities included a comprehensive
programme of economic, media, political, cultural and Irish
community activities.In his remarks, the Minister
promoted Ireland as an investment and tourist destination as well
asthanking Irish America and Ireland's friends in the region
for their ongoing commitment to peace and prosperity on the island
of Ireland.

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					<title><![CDATA[Maeve Hickey's America in Ireland exhibition]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83446</link>
					<description><![CDATA[



Maeve Hickey’s America in Ireland is a subtle,
playful, sometimes surprising and always engaging exploration of
the multiform presence of Americans and American culture throughout
the Island of Ireland. Portraits are at the heart of the
exhibit, from the familiar and famous like Senator Edward Kennedy,
novelist J.P. Donleavy, and dancers Michael Flatley and Jean
Butler, and to the unexpected, striking image of two Choctaw
Indians in the wilds of Mayo and the charming Meath man leaning on
the lovingly forged gate of his very own ‘Elvis Presley
Lodge.’ Other images capture a fascinating range of
reflections and refractions of America in the landscape, buildings,
objects, and icons of the country. The photographs are
penetrating and revealing, but always gently sympathetic.
Taken together, they convey an artist’s wonderfully human rendering
of a crucially important but too often misrepresented aspect of
Irish life.


America in Ireland was supported by a grant from the
Clinton Institute for American Studies at University College Dublin
through the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Maeve
Hickey is an internationally exhibited artist in several media and
the co-author of three award-winning photographic books: The
Road to Mexico; Tunnel Kids; and Ambos Nogales: Intimate
Portraits of the US/Mexico Border.


Consulate General of Ireland, 345 Park Ave, 17th Floor, New York,
NY 10154


Please email newyorkcongen@dfa.ie or call
212-319-2554/2563 to arrange to view this exhibition

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					<title><![CDATA[Duan Exhibition]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83344</link>
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Duan Exhibition by Siobh&#225;n McCormack-Ryan





The purpose of Siobh&#225;nMcCormack-Ryan's Duan exhibition
is to make a cultural link during the New York St Patrick's Day
Celebrations in 2010, to bring a real piece of Irish culture across
the Atlantic Corridor to New York, to shareher work with the
Irish/American community on this special occasion.


The event will encompass a Fine Art exhibition by widely acclaimed
visual artist, Siobhan McCormack-Ryan, focussing on landscapes and
monastic sites of County Offaly. Each work of art will be
accompanied by a literary interpretation in the Irish and English
language, by Dr Daithi O'Hogain - Professor of Irish Folklore and
Traditional Literature at University College Dublin.


The exhibition will be complimented with readings from books set in
Offaly and New York by internationally renowned, Offaly-based
author, Geraldine O'Neill.


The Duan exhibition in New York is dedicated to a Siobh&#225;n's close
friend - Edel Duignan.


Consulate General of Ireland, 345 Park Ave,
17th Floor, New York NY 10154


Please email newyorkcongen@dfa.ie or call
212-319-2554/2563 to arrange to view this exhibition.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:21:37 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Authentication of Documents]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=40103</link>
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Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille
documents executed in Ireland that are to be used in other
countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs
approves of the content.


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs. You
should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you are
presenting the documents what their requirements are with regard to
Authentication\Legalisation.


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille
documents of Irish origin provided that they bear an original
signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising public official
or organisation. An Irish document means that it originated or has
been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish solicitor, Notary
Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a document they should
state clearly what exactly it is they are certifying in relation to
the document. They must sign their own name and not use a company
signature.


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille public
documents which have been executed in the territory of One
Contracting State and which have to be produced in the territory of
another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2061
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €20 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€50 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in relation
to inter-country adoptions.


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs in Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque (made payable to 'Department of
Foreign Affairs'), Postal Order, Bank Draft, or by Credit\Debit
card.


It should be noted that all cheques must be drawn on an Irish bank.


Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
will be notified, on request, by the relevant Mission.

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					<title><![CDATA[Minister Billy Kelleher visits New York February 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83361</link>
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Minister for Trade &amp;amp; Commerce, Billy Kelleher announces
new collaboration between Cork Cancer research Centre at UCC and
Weill Cornell Medical College in US








Photo: Billy Kelleher Minister for Trade &amp;amp;
Commerce, Elaine Brennan, Senior Vice President Life Sciences
Markets, Enterprise Ireland, Orla Dolan, Development Director, Cork
Cancer Research Centre, Dr Ita Lynch,Cork Cancer Research
Centre Board &amp;amp; Realizing Rights, Niall Burgess, Consul General
of Ireland New York


Minister Billy Kelleher made the announcement at the Enterprise
Ireland Life Sciences networking event held at the residence of
Consul General Niall Burgess.


Components of the collaboration will include a medical research
fellowship where Irish students will carry out part of their
research in Weill Cornell. Physician exchange between the
groups is also anticipated


Attending the event were Irish life sciences companies including
those from the medical devices, medical research and pharmaceutical
sectors together with representatives from Weill Cornell Medical
College, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center and NYU Langone Medical Center,
Pharmaceutical/BioMedical companies such as Pfizer, Gilead
Sciences, Novartis and Merck.

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