A 24-hour motorway service station costing €5 million is planned to be constructed near Fermoy next year. It will incorporate a shop, restaurant, fuel facilities, and parking. While plans for a drive-through were refused, the developer believes the project remains viable. When completed, it is expected to create around 70 jobs.
A Cork woman living in Australia has started a free bi-monthly magazine called the Irish Queenslander to inform Irish immigrants about news from their community. After the success of the first issue, she is printing 5,000 copies of the next issue. The magazine aims to help the large Irish population in Queensland stay connected.
Emigration, especially to Canada, is becoming an
ITC Canada Offices Celebrate Successful Brunch Event in VancouverMJDelaMasa
The document summarizes a press release about an event held by the International Trade Council's (ITC) Canada offices in Vancouver. Over 53 company CEOs attended a business brunch with Nikole Read, the newly appointed ITC Canadian Chairperson. Ms. Read is an experienced lawyer and business leader who now oversees ITC operations in Canada. Guests at the successful event enjoyed food and drinks while discussing business needs with the ITC Chairperson for Canada. Contact information is provided for anyone seeking more information about ITC activities in Canada.
By purchasing office supplies from WildHearts Office, companies can fund global microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship education programs in the UK and developing world through the WildHearts Foundation. WildHearts has provided entrepreneurial training to over 26,000 British youth and transformed the lives of 65,000 people in developing countries. A representative from Johnson & Johnson stated that by purchasing stationery from WildHearts, the company can turn a regular business expense into an investment that changes lives at home and abroad through creating opportunities and access to funding.
DDC Dolphin expands its international Business Development TeamMJDelaMasa
DDC Dolphin has appointed James Smith as their new International Business Development Director. James will lead DDC Dolphin's existing international team as the company works to become the global leader in supplying sluice and dirty utility room equipment for the healthcare industry. DDC Dolphin has offices in Belgium, Canada, Singapore, and the United States, and has operated in over 26 countries across six continents for over 26 years.
The Kerry Group announced on October 9th that it will invest €100 million to establish a global technology and customer innovation centre in Naas, Co. Kildare. This investment will create 900 permanent jobs and 400 immediate construction jobs. The centre will be located on a 28 acre site in the Millennium Business Park and will serve as a hub for Kerry Group's customer engagement and access to its technologies and expertise. A planning application was recently submitted and a decision is expected in April. The investment will boost the local economy and bring Naas to the heart of the global marketplace.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
Irish Queenslander is a free bi-monthly magazine produced exclusively for the Irish community in Queensland. It has a distribution of 5,000 copies available throughout Queensland. The magazine also publishes content online. It provides news, events, features and sports coverage for more than half a million Queenslanders who identify with Irish ancestry. The document outlines advertising costs and specifications for placing ads in the magazine.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
ITC Canada Offices Celebrate Successful Brunch Event in VancouverMJDelaMasa
The document summarizes a press release about an event held by the International Trade Council's (ITC) Canada offices in Vancouver. Over 53 company CEOs attended a business brunch with Nikole Read, the newly appointed ITC Canadian Chairperson. Ms. Read is an experienced lawyer and business leader who now oversees ITC operations in Canada. Guests at the successful event enjoyed food and drinks while discussing business needs with the ITC Chairperson for Canada. Contact information is provided for anyone seeking more information about ITC activities in Canada.
By purchasing office supplies from WildHearts Office, companies can fund global microfinance initiatives and entrepreneurship education programs in the UK and developing world through the WildHearts Foundation. WildHearts has provided entrepreneurial training to over 26,000 British youth and transformed the lives of 65,000 people in developing countries. A representative from Johnson & Johnson stated that by purchasing stationery from WildHearts, the company can turn a regular business expense into an investment that changes lives at home and abroad through creating opportunities and access to funding.
DDC Dolphin expands its international Business Development TeamMJDelaMasa
DDC Dolphin has appointed James Smith as their new International Business Development Director. James will lead DDC Dolphin's existing international team as the company works to become the global leader in supplying sluice and dirty utility room equipment for the healthcare industry. DDC Dolphin has offices in Belgium, Canada, Singapore, and the United States, and has operated in over 26 countries across six continents for over 26 years.
The Kerry Group announced on October 9th that it will invest €100 million to establish a global technology and customer innovation centre in Naas, Co. Kildare. This investment will create 900 permanent jobs and 400 immediate construction jobs. The centre will be located on a 28 acre site in the Millennium Business Park and will serve as a hub for Kerry Group's customer engagement and access to its technologies and expertise. A planning application was recently submitted and a decision is expected in April. The investment will boost the local economy and bring Naas to the heart of the global marketplace.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
Irish Queenslander is a free bi-monthly magazine produced exclusively for the Irish community in Queensland. It has a distribution of 5,000 copies available throughout Queensland. The magazine also publishes content online. It provides news, events, features and sports coverage for more than half a million Queenslanders who identify with Irish ancestry. The document outlines advertising costs and specifications for placing ads in the magazine.
Indo Africa Times, a weekly newspaper has its key intend to create extensive awareness amongst people about Africa and India concerning different sectors like economy, politics, culture, fashion, sports and many more. It is our sincere endeavor to bridge the information gap between Africa and India by endowing our readers with updated and latest developments occurring in both the countries.
According to the document:
- 12% of Ireland's population of 4.3 million are immigrants from other countries, and Ireland is praised as a place where people from different backgrounds can find global experiences and opportunities as students or professionals.
- Germany changed its immigration laws to attract more skilled workers by making the process easier, which the Interior Minister said will boost Germany's prosperity but bureaucratic hurdles still need reducing.
- Canada's immigration application process is facing delays due to COVID-19, outdated technology, high demand, and insufficient staffing, but people can check status online or call for case updates to get information.
Anthony Lawlor provides an update on his work as a TD for Kildare North over the past two years. He discusses hosting regular clinics and meetings with constituents. He also outlines several initiatives and funding programs he supports, including the Microfinance Fund to help small businesses, the Sports Capital Programme, and Gathering Ireland 2013. Lawlor provides details on legislation and issues he has raised in the Dáil.
The USI launched their general election manifesto outside the Dáil emphasizing young people's impact on the next government. The manifesto focuses on issues like housing, higher education funding, and repealing the 8th amendment. USI President Kevin Donoghue stated the election is an opportunity for real change, including creating an Ireland where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Former UCC student and current USI Deputy President Annie Hoey agreed, saying young people want leadership and a plan for the future. The USI will work to ensure young people vote in high numbers in the election.
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Managing superyachts in the South of France might like sound like living the dream, but it was a lifestyle that lost its appeal for husband and wife Josh and Claire Richardson, who exchanged it for starting a business and a family in Ipswich.
Four years ago they set up their own business, Superyachts Tenders & Toys.
Ireland has a growing modern economy focused on services and technology, though it still has a high debt level. It has experienced economic growth in recent years and a low cost of living compared to other Western European nations like the UK. Ireland is an attractive place for expatriates due to its natural beauty, proximity to Europe, highly educated and welcoming population, safety, and work opportunities in multinational companies. Housing, groceries, and healthcare are the largest living expenses, though rents have decreased from peak levels and the cost of living is manageable for most expats.
Irish Charities American Fund (ICAF) announced today the opening of registration for its inaugural fundraising event, the Run-A-Muck Challenge obstacle race in Ireland, with proceeds from the race program benefiting Irish charity, Children in Hospital Ireland.
The document discusses Padraic Vallely, the CEO of the Cork Foundation. The Cork Foundation's main focus is helping connect donors with social entrepreneurs and voluntary/community organizations in Cork that need funding to create and retain jobs. Vallely has a background in politics and sees the Foundation's role as finding great projects and matching them with funding to make them a reality. The Foundation aims to establish a sustainable community fund to help diverse local communities through donations from Cork natives at home and abroad.
This document summarizes VisitScotland's efforts to promote tourism in Moray Speyside in 2013-2014. Key activities included:
1) A £5.3 million marketing campaign featuring Moray Speyside in a TV advert that reached over 45 million viewers.
2) Supporting major events in the region like the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival with £88,500 in funding.
3) International marketing campaigns like "Meet the Scots" that featured local ambassadors and reached millions overseas.
This newsletter summarizes recent events for clients of Rombourne, a business center provider. It discusses various fundraisers and events held by clients and staff around Easter and Red Nose Day that raised over £677 for charity. It also highlights the successes of clients Centurion VAT and Animal Friends Insurance, including awards nominations. Finally, it promotes the many cultural and environmental accolades and events happening in Bristol in the coming months, cementing it as a thriving city.
Urban Futures is a non-profit organization that provides employment services. The document summarizes several initiatives and events from Urban Futures:
1) Urban Futures welcomed 10 new staff members and co-hosted the first apprenticeship graduation ceremony with Outward, celebrating 15 apprentices who completed their programs.
2) Urban Futures CEO Steve Delaney discusses plans to expand services, raise the organization's profile, and focus on quality in 2014.
3) Stansted Airport hosted its annual "Meet the Buyers" event to connect local suppliers with major companies, with the goal of generating new business deals worth millions. Over 150 suppliers met with 35 buyers from organizations like the Ministry of Defence.
The document discusses the creation of a new shared legal service called nplaw between Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council, and Great Yarmouth Borough Council. The key points are:
1) Staff from the legal teams of the three councils will combine to form nplaw, which will have a total of 78 staff and provide core legal services to the councils.
2) The new shared legal service aims to improve services, provide career development opportunities for staff, and achieve financial savings for the councils.
3) Three individuals from the different councils have overseen the creation of nplaw and will continue to be involved in delivering the new shared legal service.
#PR2015 is a new 28-page guide looking forward the trends and issues affecting the business of public relations in 2015, from the perspective of 23 of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) member groups.
The document discusses several business stories including:
1) A Waterford fabrication company securing a contract to build mining exploration equipment for an American client, diversifying their business beyond construction.
2) An Irish mobile marketing company partnering with a British firm to allow shop assistants to send promotional messages to passersby via Bluetooth.
3) A report finding that the average number of working days lost to strikes in the EU halved between 2008-2009 due to the recession.
Ireland has seen continued economic growth since exiting an EU/IMF bailout in 2013. Major industries include ICT, life sciences, financial services, and tourism. Over 1,000 multinational companies operate in Ireland, employing over 160,000 people directly and contributing billions annually to Ireland's economy and tax revenue. The strong economic relationship between Ireland and the US includes over 100,000 Irish jobs from US investment and Ireland's young, educated workforce, competitive tax system, and focus on sectors like pharmaceuticals and technology make it an attractive destination for foreign direct investment.
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“The Importance of Asia to Ireland’s FDI Agenda”
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Which Country is Better for Immigration : Canada or Australia Avenues Abroad
Canada and Australia are both good options for immigration due to their organized immigration systems, employment opportunities, and high quality of life. Canada has a very lenient immigration policy and welcomes many immigrants each year. It also has numerous organizations that help immigrants with jobs, housing, and government services. Australia has a strong economy with high-paying jobs in sectors like IT, engineering, and healthcare. It offers immigrants the added benefit of easy access to opportunities in New Zealand with an Australian permanent residency.
Heidi Avery salon will soon be opening on Peach Street as part of the regeneration of the area. The owner Heidi said they don't have a specific opening date yet but will be holding launch events "very soon".
Fame, a ballet and dancewear shop in Wokingham, is preparing to close after over 30 years in business due to increased online shopping and high operating costs. While the owner is sad to close, customers have shown overwhelming support during the closing down sale. Though an exact date hasn't been set, the shop aims to close in November.
KJ Smith Solicitors, which specializes in family law, has once again been ranked as a Leading Firm
Here are a few key points about Indonesia's importance as an economic factor for New Zealand:
- Indonesia is New Zealand's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia. Two-way trade between the countries was worth over NZ$2.3 billion in 2020. Indonesia imports significant amounts of dairy products, meat and logs from New Zealand.
- As Indonesia's middle class grows, demand for high-quality New Zealand exports like dairy, education and tourism is expected to increase substantially. Tap into this growing consumer market represents a major opportunity for New Zealand.
- New Zealand has been working to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia through various trade agreements. A comprehensive free trade agreement would further boost two-way trade and investment flows by reducing tariffs
This newsletter provides an overview of recent political developments and local news from Anthony Lawlor TD, representing Kildare North. Key points from the Budget are highlighted, including maintaining social welfare rates and retaining the lower VAT rate for tourism. Garda recruitment is resuming. New school enrollment rules and postal codes are outlined. Local projects like a Guinness sculpture in Celbridge and an energy upgrade for the GAA club are mentioned.
Dr. Liaqat Malik is a British Pakistani immigrant social entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses in Manchester, UK, including DM Digital Television. He started his career as a lawyer and established a thriving legal practice before diversifying. His businesses, like DM Digital, aimed to provide opportunities and a voice for the local South Asian immigrant community. DM Digital became very popular by allowing viewers to call in and discuss issues. It expanded to include other channels. Dr. Malik also founded a college to provide high quality education with a focus on Pakistan. His portfolio of businesses have grown significantly and employ hundreds while fulfilling important social needs in the community.
According to the document:
- 12% of Ireland's population of 4.3 million are immigrants from other countries, and Ireland is praised as a place where people from different backgrounds can find global experiences and opportunities as students or professionals.
- Germany changed its immigration laws to attract more skilled workers by making the process easier, which the Interior Minister said will boost Germany's prosperity but bureaucratic hurdles still need reducing.
- Canada's immigration application process is facing delays due to COVID-19, outdated technology, high demand, and insufficient staffing, but people can check status online or call for case updates to get information.
Anthony Lawlor provides an update on his work as a TD for Kildare North over the past two years. He discusses hosting regular clinics and meetings with constituents. He also outlines several initiatives and funding programs he supports, including the Microfinance Fund to help small businesses, the Sports Capital Programme, and Gathering Ireland 2013. Lawlor provides details on legislation and issues he has raised in the Dáil.
The USI launched their general election manifesto outside the Dáil emphasizing young people's impact on the next government. The manifesto focuses on issues like housing, higher education funding, and repealing the 8th amendment. USI President Kevin Donoghue stated the election is an opportunity for real change, including creating an Ireland where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Former UCC student and current USI Deputy President Annie Hoey agreed, saying young people want leadership and a plan for the future. The USI will work to ensure young people vote in high numbers in the election.
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Managing superyachts in the South of France might like sound like living the dream, but it was a lifestyle that lost its appeal for husband and wife Josh and Claire Richardson, who exchanged it for starting a business and a family in Ipswich.
Four years ago they set up their own business, Superyachts Tenders & Toys.
Ireland has a growing modern economy focused on services and technology, though it still has a high debt level. It has experienced economic growth in recent years and a low cost of living compared to other Western European nations like the UK. Ireland is an attractive place for expatriates due to its natural beauty, proximity to Europe, highly educated and welcoming population, safety, and work opportunities in multinational companies. Housing, groceries, and healthcare are the largest living expenses, though rents have decreased from peak levels and the cost of living is manageable for most expats.
Irish Charities American Fund (ICAF) announced today the opening of registration for its inaugural fundraising event, the Run-A-Muck Challenge obstacle race in Ireland, with proceeds from the race program benefiting Irish charity, Children in Hospital Ireland.
The document discusses Padraic Vallely, the CEO of the Cork Foundation. The Cork Foundation's main focus is helping connect donors with social entrepreneurs and voluntary/community organizations in Cork that need funding to create and retain jobs. Vallely has a background in politics and sees the Foundation's role as finding great projects and matching them with funding to make them a reality. The Foundation aims to establish a sustainable community fund to help diverse local communities through donations from Cork natives at home and abroad.
This document summarizes VisitScotland's efforts to promote tourism in Moray Speyside in 2013-2014. Key activities included:
1) A £5.3 million marketing campaign featuring Moray Speyside in a TV advert that reached over 45 million viewers.
2) Supporting major events in the region like the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival with £88,500 in funding.
3) International marketing campaigns like "Meet the Scots" that featured local ambassadors and reached millions overseas.
This newsletter summarizes recent events for clients of Rombourne, a business center provider. It discusses various fundraisers and events held by clients and staff around Easter and Red Nose Day that raised over £677 for charity. It also highlights the successes of clients Centurion VAT and Animal Friends Insurance, including awards nominations. Finally, it promotes the many cultural and environmental accolades and events happening in Bristol in the coming months, cementing it as a thriving city.
Urban Futures is a non-profit organization that provides employment services. The document summarizes several initiatives and events from Urban Futures:
1) Urban Futures welcomed 10 new staff members and co-hosted the first apprenticeship graduation ceremony with Outward, celebrating 15 apprentices who completed their programs.
2) Urban Futures CEO Steve Delaney discusses plans to expand services, raise the organization's profile, and focus on quality in 2014.
3) Stansted Airport hosted its annual "Meet the Buyers" event to connect local suppliers with major companies, with the goal of generating new business deals worth millions. Over 150 suppliers met with 35 buyers from organizations like the Ministry of Defence.
The document discusses the creation of a new shared legal service called nplaw between Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council, and Great Yarmouth Borough Council. The key points are:
1) Staff from the legal teams of the three councils will combine to form nplaw, which will have a total of 78 staff and provide core legal services to the councils.
2) The new shared legal service aims to improve services, provide career development opportunities for staff, and achieve financial savings for the councils.
3) Three individuals from the different councils have overseen the creation of nplaw and will continue to be involved in delivering the new shared legal service.
#PR2015 is a new 28-page guide looking forward the trends and issues affecting the business of public relations in 2015, from the perspective of 23 of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) member groups.
The document discusses several business stories including:
1) A Waterford fabrication company securing a contract to build mining exploration equipment for an American client, diversifying their business beyond construction.
2) An Irish mobile marketing company partnering with a British firm to allow shop assistants to send promotional messages to passersby via Bluetooth.
3) A report finding that the average number of working days lost to strikes in the EU halved between 2008-2009 due to the recession.
Ireland has seen continued economic growth since exiting an EU/IMF bailout in 2013. Major industries include ICT, life sciences, financial services, and tourism. Over 1,000 multinational companies operate in Ireland, employing over 160,000 people directly and contributing billions annually to Ireland's economy and tax revenue. The strong economic relationship between Ireland and the US includes over 100,000 Irish jobs from US investment and Ireland's young, educated workforce, competitive tax system, and focus on sectors like pharmaceuticals and technology make it an attractive destination for foreign direct investment.
Eileen sharpe IDA Ireland - Asia Business Week DublinAsia Matters
“The Importance of Asia to Ireland’s FDI Agenda”
Eileen Sharpe, Director of Growth Markets, IDA Ireland speaking at the Asia Ireland Trade & Investment Summit
Which Country is Better for Immigration : Canada or Australia Avenues Abroad
Canada and Australia are both good options for immigration due to their organized immigration systems, employment opportunities, and high quality of life. Canada has a very lenient immigration policy and welcomes many immigrants each year. It also has numerous organizations that help immigrants with jobs, housing, and government services. Australia has a strong economy with high-paying jobs in sectors like IT, engineering, and healthcare. It offers immigrants the added benefit of easy access to opportunities in New Zealand with an Australian permanent residency.
Heidi Avery salon will soon be opening on Peach Street as part of the regeneration of the area. The owner Heidi said they don't have a specific opening date yet but will be holding launch events "very soon".
Fame, a ballet and dancewear shop in Wokingham, is preparing to close after over 30 years in business due to increased online shopping and high operating costs. While the owner is sad to close, customers have shown overwhelming support during the closing down sale. Though an exact date hasn't been set, the shop aims to close in November.
KJ Smith Solicitors, which specializes in family law, has once again been ranked as a Leading Firm
Here are a few key points about Indonesia's importance as an economic factor for New Zealand:
- Indonesia is New Zealand's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia. Two-way trade between the countries was worth over NZ$2.3 billion in 2020. Indonesia imports significant amounts of dairy products, meat and logs from New Zealand.
- As Indonesia's middle class grows, demand for high-quality New Zealand exports like dairy, education and tourism is expected to increase substantially. Tap into this growing consumer market represents a major opportunity for New Zealand.
- New Zealand has been working to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia through various trade agreements. A comprehensive free trade agreement would further boost two-way trade and investment flows by reducing tariffs
This newsletter provides an overview of recent political developments and local news from Anthony Lawlor TD, representing Kildare North. Key points from the Budget are highlighted, including maintaining social welfare rates and retaining the lower VAT rate for tourism. Garda recruitment is resuming. New school enrollment rules and postal codes are outlined. Local projects like a Guinness sculpture in Celbridge and an energy upgrade for the GAA club are mentioned.
Dr. Liaqat Malik is a British Pakistani immigrant social entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses in Manchester, UK, including DM Digital Television. He started his career as a lawyer and established a thriving legal practice before diversifying. His businesses, like DM Digital, aimed to provide opportunities and a voice for the local South Asian immigrant community. DM Digital became very popular by allowing viewers to call in and discuss issues. It expanded to include other channels. Dr. Malik also founded a college to provide high quality education with a focus on Pakistan. His portfolio of businesses have grown significantly and employ hundreds while fulfilling important social needs in the community.
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Monday, September 9, 2013 NEWS 9
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Huge numbers attend
VisaFirst roadshow
Enterprising Cork woman Mary moved to Oz
and set up free magazine for Irish immigrants
Motorway station planned near Fermoy
A €5 MILLION, 24-hour motorway service
station will be developed near Fermoy next
year.
Construction is expected to get underway
on the development in the summer near
Junction 14 on the M8, north of Fermoy.
The project, by local businessmen Richie
O’Flynn and Jim Hanlon, will incorporate
a shop and restaurant, fuel facilities for
heavy commercial vehicles, as well as light
vehicles, a car wash, picnic and external
seating areas, substantial parking and all
other ancillary services.
There will also be a new entrance and
roundabout on to the R639 regional route to
include amendments to the existing
entrance serving the Teagasc facility at
Moorepark.
Plans for a drive-through fast food
restaurant were refused by the council.
But Mr O’Flynn said the refusal does not
make the overall project any less viable.
The project will be developed on a five-acre
site.
When completed, the 24-hour facility is
expected to create at least 70 full-time and
part-time jobs.
By ANN MURPHY
A CORK woman has set up a magazine for
the Irish community in Australia to help
inform Irish immigrants of news from their
community.
Mary Allen, who is originally from Togher,
has been living in Australia for the more
than two years, with her husband Rory and
their two young children.
Living in Brisbane, Mary constantly heard
Irish-interest groups voice concern about
getting their information out to the Irish
community in Queensland.
When she marched in this year’s St
Patrick’s Day parade, she decided to set up
her own magazine for the Irish community
after discovering that 30,000 people
attended the parade.
Having worked in the Evening Echo for
nine years before emigrating, Mary also
worked in publications in Australia.
“I was working with the not-for-profit
Spinal Injuries Association and I was doing
their magazine.
“Within a year, I had brought it from being
a black and white publication to being a
full colour magazine and I trebled their
advertising revenue.”
She decided to establish the Irish
Queenslander and the first issue hit the
shops in August.
“The magazine is free and is paid for
through advertising.
“I printed 2,000 copies of the first issue and
it has been a huge success so I am printing
5,000 of the next issue which will come out
in October. It will be a bi-monthly
magazine.” She said the magazine will now
be distributed throughout Queensland,
which has a population of four million
people and where a tenth of the population
claim Irish heritage. A number of senior
figures in Queensland’s business
community also have Irish backgrounds,
she said.
Mary Allen, originally from Togher, who has set up the Irish Queenslander magazine in
Australia to help inform Irish immigrants of news from their community.
The front of the first Irish Queenslander magazine.
2014 will see
Irish flock to
Canada for work
LATEST figures from the CSO in July
revealed there are now 36,886 people over
the age of 25 on the live register in Cork.
For many emigration is an option. The
average age of people applying for a
working holiday visa is 25, with 52% or
them men and 48% women.
The average age of people applying for a
employer-sponsored visa is 31 with 82% of
them being men and 18% women.
And the average age of people applying for
a migrant visa was early 30s with 85% men
and 15% women.
Canada, Australia and New Zealand are
now the most popular destinations for Irish
people with a demand for both skilled
professions and the trades. These include
glazers, butchers, bakers, carpenters,
arctic truck drivers, engineers, quantity
surveyors, panel beaters, accountants,
land surveyors, concrete finishers, chefs,
nurses, diesel mechanics, pastry and sous
chefs, cabinet makers and motor
mechanics.
While the criteria to go to Australia has
tightened, working visas for next year to
Canada are to increase.
In 2012 just 4,000 visas were issued in
Canada. That figure is to be increased to
10,000 next year .
By DEIRDRE O’REILLYTHE ongoing hardship the recession is
causing for Cork people was evident at
an information seminar on how to
secure a visa to work abroad.
The VisaFirst.com roadshow was held in the
Silversprings Moran Hotel and gave information
on how to secure part-time and full-time work, as
well as holiday visas for up to 100 countries
throughout the world with the most popular
being Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
One man attending the seminar said he was
planning to emigrate for a second time in his
life.
“I went to London in the 1980s when I didn’t
have any responsibilities and now I’m planning
to leave again, but this time with my wife and
two children,” said the civil engineer who did
not wish to be named.
“I’ve worked in construction all my life but I’m
on a Drawbridge programme at the moment.
There’s nothing out there. My eldest son is doing
his Leaving Cert and we’ll probably go after that.
Luckily my wife is very supportive and that
makes things a bit easier,” he added.
Many of those attending were either unem-
ployed, part-time employed or working in an
area where they weren’t using their qualifica-
tions.
“I’m working in retail at the moment but am a
qualified engineer. There’s just nothing for me so
I’m planning on going to Australia,” said anoth-
er man.
In addition to information on visa applica-
tions, the seminar also outlined jobs available in
other countries. Declan Clune, right, migration
agent with www.visafirst.com, said there was
huge demand for this information.
“We are running these roadshows because of
the demand for information from Irish people
looking to work abroad.
“In the past people went abroad because they
wanted to experience another country. Now
they’re going because they have to,” he added.
The free service helps a range of people, from
those in their 20s who are hoping to work abroad
for a year, to families who are moving country
due to the recession in Ireland.
During the seminar those attending were told
that two years ago Australia was the most popu-
lar destination, now Canada is proving more
popular and the skills shortage there ranges
from accountants to diesel mechanics and
nurses.
“There are a number of reasons for this, the
main one being because it’s closer to home.
There’s also a perception that Australia has
suffered a slowdown but that’s only in the
mining sector,” said Declan.