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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 21:55:00 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Form]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=74969</link>
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COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE


A new visa system is now operating at this Mission. The new system
includes the facility for applicants to complete their application
form on-line.


To launch an on-line application please click here.


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 on-line form is
completed AND the required backing documentation, passport
photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant
office as indicated by the on-line system.


It is no longer possible to apply using a downloaded/paper
application form.


INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in English, and also in Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian,Turkishand Urdu.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:16 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Canada]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=34246</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Message from the Ambassador


I am delighted to welcome you to the website of
the Embassy of Ireland in Canada.


This Embassy represents Ireland in Canada and also in Jamaica and
The Bahamas. Our role is to develop Irelands’ relations and
foster mutual understanding with the governments and peoples of
Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas.


The Embassy is greatly assisted by the strong historical ties and
thriving Irish communities in Canada and by our developing
relations with our Caribbean partners. My colleagues and I
look forward to working with all of you during our time here.


I very much hope that you find this website to be useful and
informative. If you have comments about our website or require
further information on Ireland, please contact the
Embassy.


Ambassador


________________________________________


St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


________________________________________


Presidential Distinguished Service Award2013


Nominations for the Presidential Distinguished Service
Award from within Canada, Jamaica or the Bahamas should be
forwarded to the Embassy of Ireland, 130 Albert Street Suite 1105,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4 to be received no later than 5pm on
Friday 19 April 2013. Please mark on the envelope
“Nomination for Presidential Award”.


A nomination form (PSDA – Form 1), which can be
   downloaded here, should be completed in
   respect of each nomination. Please note that, where an
   individual is nominated under a number of categories, a
   nomination form must be completed and submitted for each
   category.


Please read background on the award prior to applying.
Information can be found here.

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					<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:26:51 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78877</link>
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The Economy


Ireland is currently facing severe economic challenges and is
addressing these in cooperation with our EU partners and the
International Monetary Fund. Ireland had a period of extraordinary
growth from 1993 to 2007 and had become one of the world’s most
dynamic, innovative and globalised economies, with extensive
external trade and investment links.


In 2008, partly due to the open nature of its economy Ireland began
to feel the effects of the global economic downturn. Pressure on
the economy was significantly accentuated by the end of a prolonged
Irish property market boom and problems within the domestic banking
system. This led to a period of recession in Ireland and a sharp
contraction in economic output.


But Ireland is facing the serious economic downturn from a strong
starting position. Many of the strengths that drove our recent
economic boom and brought unprecedented levels of prosperity, with
growth and GDP per capita among the highest in the European Union,
remain in place. these strengths will position Ireland to take
advantage of the global economic recovery as it emerges.


Ireland’s economic success is generally attributed to its educated
and flexible workforce; its social partnership model, which
involves close cooperation between government, trade unions and
employers; government measures to ensure macroeconomic stability
and to attract foreign investment; and membership of the European
Union, which now provides a market of almost 500 million people.
Ireland is a member of the eurozone.


Ireland continues to be one of the most open economies in the OECD,
and exports are now showing strong growth after a slowdown in
recent years. Ireland has developed a strong entrepreneurial
culture in terms of new businesses being established.


Ireland has a strong track record in attracting investment in
Information Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences,
Financial Services and Globally Traded Business (GTB) including
Digital Media, Engineering, Consumer Brands and International
Services. Ireland’s positioning as a ‘smart economy’ continues
apace combining our innovative, enterprise economy with an
ever–increasing emphasis on the emerging areas of Clean/Green
Technologies, Services Innovation and Convergence. Ireland is also
a centre for digital media in Europe with major multinational
companies locating their European headquarters and a range of
business support activities here.



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Inward and Outward Investment


Inward investment has been critically important to Ireland’s
economic development, providing tens of thousands of jobs,
disseminating technological know-how and expertise within the wider
economy, linking up with indigenous industry, boosting
productivity, and underpinning export growth. Outward investment by
Irish companies has increased noticeably in recent years, albeit
from a very low historic base. This emerging trend is consistent
with the pattern observed in other economies as they move to higher
stages of economic development.



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Education and
Training


Education and Training is a vital component of Ireland’s
knowledge-based economy, and is a priority investment under the
National Development Plan. Ireland enjoys one of the best education
systems in the world, with approximately 1 million people in full
time education.


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Innovation and R&amp;amp;D


R&amp;amp;D in Ireland has expanded dramatically in recent years
reflecting the Irish government’s massive injection of funding into
the sector. Leading global companies have found Ireland to be an
excellent location for knowledge-based activities. The young Irish
workforce has shown a particular aptitude for the efficient
collection, interpretation and dissemination of research
information.



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Corporation Tax


Since 2003 Ireland’s corporate tax regime has been fixed at a rate
of 12.5%. This applies to all Irish corporate trading profits. A
rate of 25% applies to non-trading (passive) income.


Economic and
Social Research Institute
Central Bank of Ireland



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Trade


Ireland’s total trade in 2009 was approximately €270bn; with a
merchandise trade surplus of more than €39 billion. This consists
equally of Merchandise Trade and Services Trade each of which stand
at approx. €130bn. The main merchandise goods traded include
Organic chemicals (mainly for the pharmaceutical sector), Medical
&amp;amp; pharmaceutical products and Computers. The main services
areas are Computer Services, Trade Related Business Services,
Insurance and Financial services.


Ireland’s main trade partners are the United states, Great Britain,
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands.


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Industry and Services


The Industrial sector has a highly skilled technological labour
pool. Within this high technology grouping, the most active sectors
currently are life sciences, medical and information technology
sectors. Many of the world’s leading companies have subsidiaries in
Ireland.


The service sector in Ireland accounts for approximately half of
GDP. Just under half of total Irish exports are services, and
Ireland is in the top ten countries worldwide for exports of
commercial services. Throughout the last decade output of services
has grown strongly, largely as a result of growth in financial
services, telecommunications and tourism.


Three agencies deal with industrial development in Ireland.
Forf&#225;s provides overall policy advice and co-ordination for
enterprise development and science, technology and innovation in
Ireland. Enterprise Ireland helps develop Irish-based
enterprise with the potential to trade internationally. IDA
Ireland has responsibility for securing new investment in
manufacturing and internationally traded services. It also has
responsibility to encourage existing Foreign Direct Investors to
expand and develop their businesses in Ireland.


There are also a number of regional development agencies such as
Shannon Development which was set up in 1959 to promote Shannon
International Airport, and &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta, which is the
regional authority responsible for the economic, social and
cultural development of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking parts of the
country).











Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation




Forf&#225;s




IDA
Ireland




Enterprise Ireland




Shannon
Development




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




Intertrade Ireland




Science Foundation
Ireland




Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair (National Training Authority)






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Financial Services


Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which was
set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is
recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally
traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund
management, corporate treasury management, investment management,
custody and administration and specialised insurance operations.
More than430 international operations are approved to trade in the
IFsc, while a further 700 managed entities are approved to carry on
business under the IFSC programme.





Department of
Finance




International
Financial Services Centre




National Treasury
Management Agency






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Agriculture


Of the total land area of approximately 7 million hectares (17
million acres), 5 million hectares (12.32 million acres) are
utilised for agricultural purposes (including forestry). Beef and
dairying are by far the most important sectors of the agricultural
industry. The main crops are barley, wheat, potatoes and mushrooms.


The Agri-Food industry makes a significant contribution to the
Irish economy. The combined agri-food and drink sector accounts for
6% of GDP, almost €8bn of exports and accounts for 133,400 jobs. In
particular, the industry plays a major role in the indigenous
sector.











Department
of Agriculture and Food




Bord Bia




Teagasc
(Agriculture &amp;amp; Food Development Authority)




Food Safety Authority
of Ireland






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Fishing


The Irish seafood industry provides employment for over 11,000
people. It makes a significant contribution to the economic and
social fabric of the many small communities located in mainly rural
areas or small towns and villages around the 3,172 kilometres of
our coastline.








Department of
Communications, Energy &amp;amp; Natural Resources




Bord Iascaigh
Mhara






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Tourism


Approximately 6 million tourists visit Ireland each year, spending
approximately €3.9bn, and sustaining more than 180,000 jobs.
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Good
Friday Agreement 1998 to co-ordinate the work of the two tourist
boards on the island, F&#225;ilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Tourist Board.


Ireland’s successful tourism industry is built around the three
themes: Irish people; Irish culture and the physical beauty of the
country.



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Radio and Television


The national radio and television service is operated by Radio
Telef&#237;s &#201;ireann (RT&#201;), the public broadcasting company which
transmits on two television and five radio channels. RT&#201; derives
its revenue from licence fees and the sale of advertising time. TV3
is a commercial broadcaster and there are many commercial radio
stations including Today FM and Newstalk. In addition to the wide
availability of British radio and television programming, satellite
broadcasts are achieving an increasing audience.


Irish speakers are served by a dedicated radio channel, Radio na
Gaeltachta (operated by RT&#201;) and by TG4, an independent Irish
language television channel.


The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in 2009
under the Broadcasting Act 2009, as an independent regulator for
radio and television broadcasters in Ireland. The BAI has a range
of objectives and functions and incorporates the work of the
Broadcasting commission of Ireland. the Authority is funded through
a levy on all broadcasters licensed in the state.








Radio Teilf&#237;s
&#201;ireann




TG4




TV3




Today FM




Newstalk




Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland (BAI)






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Newspapers


Newspapers have been published in Ireland for over 300 years. Today
there are a number of daily broadsheet and tabloid papers, two
evening newspapers, and five Sunday newspapers. There are also
about 60 local newspapers usually published weekly and a wide
variety of magazines dealing with current affairs, economic issues
and leisure interests.








The Irish
Times




Irish
Independent




Irish
Examiner




Sunday Business
Post




Sunday
Independent




Evening Echo




Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)






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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78865</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78905</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78899</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Practicalities of Moving to Ireland
A detailed guide can be found on the Citizens Information website.

Education in IrelandHere you
will find a description of theEducation system in Ireland and
also a series of links to information on Primary, Secondary and
Third Level Education.


Department of
Education and Science

Working
in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in
Ireland.


Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health Care
in Ireland
An outline of health care services in Ireland, including public and
private health care, and health insurance.

Useful Links for
Employment Seekers
A useful starting point for job seekers is F&#193;S - Ireland's National
Training and Employment Authority.

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					<title><![CDATA[First time adult applicants/Lost and stolen passports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86538</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of
falsified passports, additional safeguards are being introduced
into the passport application procedure for adult first time
applicants and for those adults seeking to replace a lost/stolen
passport. With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants
in these categories will be required to submit the following
additional evidence in support of their passport application:



a completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and
four photographs, (two of which must have the application form
number written on the reverse andbe signed byan
approved witness);



The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as
required. Passport applicants should therefore note that
where it is not possible make contact with those witnessing
applications then it is likely that the application will be
rejected.



the long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil
marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement
to Irish citizenship ,where applicable;


additional form of photo-identification; e.g.certified copy
of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club
membership; passport from other country etc.;


documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of
unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college
registration etc.; and


evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility
bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.



The above-mentioned should be submitted in original
format.


In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further
information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s
offices.


It should be noted that it will not be possible to expedite
any application in these categories.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:14:17 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Useful Links]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78903</link>
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An
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Bord Bia


Bord Iascaigh
Mhara


Bord Scann&#225;n na
h&#201;ireann


British Irish Council


Broadcasting
Commission of Ireland (BCI)



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Central Bank
of Ireland


Central Statistics
Office


Chester Beatty
Library


Citizens
Information


Council of
the European Union


Court of
Justice of the European Communities


Crafts Council of
Ireland


Culture
Ireland



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Government Departments


Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food


Department of
Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht


Department of
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources


Department of
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs


Department of
Defence


Department of
Education and Science


Department of
Enterprise Trade and Employment


Department of the
Environment &amp;amp; Local Government


Department of
Finance


Department of Foreign
Affairsand Trade


Department of Health
and Children


Department of
Justice, Equality and Law Reform


Department of
Social and Family Affairs


Department
of the Taoiseach


Department of
Transport


Director of
Public Prosecutions


Documents in Irish
Foreign Policy


Drug
Treatment Board


Dublin Dental Hospital Board


Dublin Port
Company


Dublin
Docklands Development Authority



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Economic and Social
Research Institute


Enterprise Ireland


Environmental
Protection Agency


Equality
Commission for Northern Ireland


EUCommon Foreign and Security Policy


EU Gateway


European Central
Bank


European Commission - in Ireland


EU Common Foreign and Security Policy


European
Ombudsman


European Parliament - in Ireland


Evening Echo



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F&#225;ilte
Ireland


Fianna F&#225;il


Fine Gael


Foinse


Food Safety Authority
of Ireland


Football Association
of Ireland


Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair


Forf&#225;s


Further Education
and Training Awards Council



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Gaelic Athletic
Association


Garda
Ombudsman


Garda S&#237;och&#225;na
(Irish Police)


Golfing Union of
Ireland


Government of
Ireland


Green Party



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Health &amp;amp; Safety
Authority


Health Insurance
Authority


Health Research
Board


Health Service
Executive (HSE)


Heritage
Council of Ireland


Higher Education and
Training Council


Higher Education
Authority


History
Ireland


Horse Racing
Ireland


Housing Finance
Agency



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Iarnr&#243;d
&#201;ireann


IDA Ireland


International
Financial Services Centre


International Fund for Ireland


Intertrade Ireland


Irish Aid


Irish Aviation
Authority


Irish Blood
Transfusion Service


Irish Business and
Employers Confederation


Irish Congress of
Trade Unions


Irish Courts
Service


Irish Defence
Forces


Irish
Examiner


Irish Greyhound
Board


Irish
Independent


Irish Museum of
Modern Art


Irish
National Stud Company Limited


Irish Research
Council for the Humanities&amp;amp; Social Studies


Irish Rugby
Football Union


Irish
Sports Council


Irish Times


Irish Water Safety



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Labour


Labour Relations
Commission


Law Reform
Commission



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Met &#201;ireann



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National
Archives


National Building Agency


National Cancer
Registry Board


National Centre for Partnership and Performance


National Concert
Hall


National Council on
Ageing and Older People


National
Crime Council


National Development
Plan


National Disability
Authority


National Economic and Social Council


National Economic and
Social Forum


National
Gallery of Ireland


National Library of
Ireland


National Lottery


National
Microelectronics Applications Centre


National Museum of
Ireland


National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland


National Roads
Authority


National Standards
Authority of Ireland


National Treasury
Management Agency


North South Ministerial Council


Northern Ireland
Human Rights Commission


Northern Ireland
Office


Northern Ireland Policing Board



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O


Office of Civil
Service &amp;amp; Local Appointments Commissioner


Office of
the Attorney General


Office of the
Comptroller and Auditor General


Office of the
Data Protection Commissioner


Office of the
Director of Corporate Enforcement


Office of the
First Minister and Deputy First Minister


Office of the
Information Commissioner


Office of the
Ombudsman


Office of
the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland


Office of Public
Works


Office of the
Revenue Commissioners


Office of Tobacco
Control


Olympic
Council of Ireland


Ordnance Survey
Ireland



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Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland


Police Service
of Northern Ireland


An Post


President of
Ireland


Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)



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Q



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Radiological
Protection Institute of Ireland


Radio One


Radio Teilif&#237;s
&#201;ireann


Railway Procurement
Agency


Referendum
Commission


Reach Unit


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Science Foundation
Ireland


Shannon
Development


Shannon Free
Airport Development


Sinn F&#233;in


Special
Olympics Ireland


Standards in Public
Office Commission


Sunday Business
Post


Sunday
Independent


Sunday
Times


Sustainable Energy
Ireland



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Teagasc


TG4


The Arts
Council


The Environmental
Information Service


The
European Ombudsman


The National
Theatre Society


The
Northern Ireland Assembly


The
Northern Ireland Executive


The Sunday
Times


Tourism
Ireland (Corporate Website)


Tourism
Ireland (Consumer Website)



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&#218;daras na
Gaeltachta


United Nations



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Veterinary Council


Visit
Dublin



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Western Development
Commission


The
Workers' Party


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Z


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					<title><![CDATA[Useful Links Relating to Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=81017</link>
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An
Chomhairle Leabharlanna



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Bord Bia


Bord Iascaigh
Mhara


Bord Scann&#225;n na
h&#201;ireann


British Irish Council


Broadcasting
Commission of Ireland (BCI)



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Central Bank
of Ireland


Central Statistics
Office


Chester Beatty
Library


Citizens
Information


Council of
the European Union


Court of
Justice of the European Communities


Crafts Council of
Ireland


Culture
Ireland



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Government Departments


Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food


Department of
Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht


Department of
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources


Department of
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs


Department of
Defence


Department of
Education and Science


Department of
Enterprise Trade and Employment


Department of the
Environment &amp;amp; Local Government


Department of
Finance


Department of Foreign
Affairsand Trade


Department of Health
and Children


Department of
Justice, Equality and Law Reform


Department of
Social and Family Affairs


Department
of the Taoiseach


Department of
Transport


Director of
Public Prosecutions


Documents in Irish
Foreign Policy


Drug
Treatment Board


Dublin Dental Hospital Board


Dublin Port
Company


Dublin
Docklands Development Authority



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Economic and Social
Research Institute


Enterprise Ireland


Environmental
Protection Agency


Equality
Commission for Northern Ireland


EUCommon Foreign and Security Policy


EU Gateway


European Central
Bank


European Commission - in Ireland


EU Common Foreign and Security Policy


European
Ombudsman


European Parliament - in Ireland


Evening Echo



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F&#225;ilte
Ireland


Fianna F&#225;il


Fine Gael


Foinse


Food Safety Authority
of Ireland


Football Association
of Ireland


Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair


Forf&#225;s


Further Education
and Training Awards Council



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Gaelic Athletic
Association


Garda
Ombudsman


Garda S&#237;och&#225;na
(Irish Police)


Golfing Union of
Ireland


Government of
Ireland


Green Party



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Health &amp;amp; Safety
Authority


Health Insurance
Authority


Health Research
Board


Health Service
Executive (HSE)


Heritage
Council of Ireland


Higher Education and
Training Council


Higher Education
Authority


History
Ireland


Horse Racing
Ireland


Housing Finance
Agency



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Iarnr&#243;d
&#201;ireann


IDA Ireland


International
Financial Services Centre


International Fund for Ireland


Intertrade Ireland


Irish Aid


Irish Aviation
Authority


Irish Blood
Transfusion Service


Irish Business and
Employers Confederation


Irish Congress of
Trade Unions


Irish Courts
Service


Irish Defence
Forces


Irish
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					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=78901</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Bringing Dogs and Cats to Ireland


For detailed information pertaining to this scheme, please refer to
the EU Pet Passport section of the Department of
Agriculture and Food. This contains comprehensive guidance and
should answer all questions regarding taking dogs and cats to
Ireland


Please note that there may not beregistered /approved airline
companies fromBelgium who carry pets.For approved
routes please see EU Pet Passport link above.

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					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:56:56 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=34282</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing
passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of
documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory
Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular
Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.


Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and
consular services will increase on 1 March 2013. The full
list of fees is available 
here (PDF 177kb) .


Please note also that there may be additional administration
charges when availing of these services abroad. Please check
with the Embassy which payment methods are acceptable before
sending any payments.


---------------------------





Gearrtar t&#225;ill&#237; as seirbh&#237;s&#237; consalachta &#225;irithe cos&#250;il le
heisi&#250;int pasanna agus v&#237;osa&#237;, cl&#225;r&#250; breitheanna eachtracha,
f&#237;ordheimhni&#250; c&#225;ip&#233;is&#237; agus daoine a chur faoi mhionn. Socra&#237;onn an
tAire Gn&#243;tha&#237; Eachtracha na t&#225;ill&#237; seo tr&#237; mhe&#225;n Ionstraim
Reacht&#250;il eisithe faoi Alt 33 den Acht um Oifigigh Taidhleoireachta
agus Chonsalachta (Sol&#225;thar Seirbh&#237;s&#237;), 1993.


Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go bhfuil t&#225;ill&#237; &#225;irithe
taidhleoireachta agus conslachta ag &#225;rd&#250; &#243; 1&#250; M&#225;rta 2013. T&#225; liosta
ioml&#225;n de na t&#225;ill&#237; ar f&#225;il 
anseo (PDF 175kb) .


Tabhair faoi deara freisin go bhf&#233;adfadh t&#225;ill&#237; riarach&#225;in bhreise
bheith i gceist m&#225; bhaineann t&#250; leas as na seirbh&#237;s&#237; seo thar
lear. D&#233;an tagairt leis an Ambas&#225;id chun na modhanna
&#237;oca&#237;ochta &#225;t&#225; inghlachta a shocr&#250; roimh aon &#237;oca&#237;ocht a dh&#233;anamh.




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					<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:19:32 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Emigrant Services]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=81795</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
The Irish Government Emigrant Services Programme

ARE YOU A VOLUNTARY GROUP WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO IRISH PEOPLE
IN CANADA OR IS INVOLVED IN IRISH HERITAGE, WELFARE OR COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE IRISH COMMUNITY?


If so, you may be eligible for a grant from the Irish Government
towards relevant costs.


The Irish Government provides funding to assist agencies and
organisations in their provision of advice and support to the Irish
community throughout the world. The provision of services to older
members of our community remains a particular priority.

Limited funding may also be available for projects of a capital
nature or for Irish community-based groups involved in heritage
activities which are of benefit to the community in Canada.


For more information please use the contact us
   form to submit your
   enquiry.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:51:23 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83373</link>
					<description><![CDATA[     



PUBLIC NOTICE


Background


1. On 17 March 2012, the T&#225;naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs
and Trade of Ireland, Mr. Eamon Gilmore, T.D., announced the
Government's decision to establish the Presidential
Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad.The
Award provides recognition by the Irish State for persons living
abroad, primarily Irish citizens, those entitled to Irish
citizenship and those of Irish descent, who have made a sustained
and distinguished service to Ireland and/or Irish communities
abroad. The Award will not be an honours system and will not confer
any legal entitlements or benefits upon the recipients, including a
right to Irish citizenship.


The first Awards were presented in November 2012 by President
Higgins to the following:



Arts, Culture and Sport: Mr Pat Kelly (Canada); Mr
Pierre Joannon (France); Mr Jim Stynes (deceased, Australia)


Business and Education: Mr Donald Keough (United
States); Mr Andy Rogers (Britain)


Charitable Works: Mr Chuck Feeney (United States)


Irish Community Support: Ms Sally Mulready (Great
Britain); Sr Lena Deevy (United States)


Peace, Reconciliation and Development: Fr Michael
Kelly (Zambia); Ms Loretta Brennan Glucksman (United States)



Eligibility Criteria


2. Nominees for this Award should be drawn from the following areas
of achievement:



Irish Community Support


Arts, Culture and Sport


Charitable Works


Business and Education


Peace, Reconciliation and Development



3. In order to be eligible for consideration, nominees must be
habitually resident outside of the island of Ireland and are
required to satisfy the following requirements:



have rendered distinguished service to the nation and/or its
reputation abroad;


have actively and demonstrably contributed to Ireland and/or its
international reputation and/or Irish communities abroad in at
least one of the categories contained in Section2;


have a track record of sustained support and engagement with
Ireland and/or its international reputation and/or Irish
communities abroad over a period of not less than 5 years.



4. While the scheme is open to all persons living abroad, it is
primarily aimed at Irish citizens, those entitled to Irish
citizenship and persons of Irish descent, who have made a sustained
and distinguished service to Ireland or Irish communities abroad.


5. Each submission should make clear the category under which the
nomination is being made. It should include a detailed presentation
on the individual's background and contribution to Ireland, Irish
communities abroad or Ireland's international reputation.


6. Nominations for the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for
the Irish Abroad should be made through the Embassy in which the
nominee is resident. Please check with your local Embassy for
theclosing date for receipt of nominees as this may vary from
Embassy to Embassy with a final closing date of returnfor
nominees to HQ of 26 April 2013.


7. Please note that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is
covered by the Irish Freedomof Information Acts 1997 and
2003.


8. A HighLevel Panel based in Ireland will consider all
nominations receivedfrom abroad and will make recommendations
to theGovernment in respect of no more than 10 individuals
inany one year.


9. It is expected that the recipientsfor the 2013 Awards will
be presented with them by the President in Late 2013.


GOOD LUCK!


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					<title><![CDATA[Marriage Abroad]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=34283</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Some countries may require non-nationals, before they can get
married in their jurisdiction, to produce a certificate from their
country of origin that they are free to marry. These are
usually known as Certificats de Coutume and may be issued to Irish
citizens abroad who apply, to the Irish
Diplomatic or Consular Mission nearest to where the
applicant normally resides.


A Certificat de Coutume is not required for marriage in Canada but
may be required if you are planning an overseas wedding in another
jurisdiction. You should check the local requirements with
the authorities in the country in which you plan to get married.


Application forms for Certificats de Coutume/ Nulla Ostaand
details of the requirements will be provided on request by the
Embassy. Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded below.
Before completing the application forms please ensure you have read
our 
Explanatory Note (PDF 342kb) ,along with the following
important information:


The fee for processing of a Certificat de Coutume/
Nulla Osta at the Embassy is $82 Canadiandollarsper
person ($164 per couple). Documents will be returned to you
by registered post. If you would like to have your documents
returned to you bycourier, please provide a prepaid courier
envelope.


Applications should be submitted at least four months before the
date of the marriage. However, they should not be completed
more than six months prior to the date of the intended marriage.


All applications must be accompanied by an original long form birth
certificate, along with a certified translation if the birth
certificate has been issued in a language other than English/Irish.


All Irish citizens applying must provide a photocopy of their
current Irish passport.


Applicants who hold a divorce issued by the Irish courts must
provide the original final decree of divorce.


Applicants who hold a foreign divorce (i.e. a divorce which has not
been issued by the Irish courts) must provide BOTH the
originalpetition for divorce and the original final decree of
divorce, along with a certified translation if they have been
issued in a language other than English/Irish.


Applicants who have previously been married and are now widowed
must provide the original death certificate, along with a certified
translation if issued in a language other than English/Irish.


All original documentation will be returned to the
applicant.


Application forms to be completed as
appropriate:


(Please Note: Applicants who are entering into a same
sex union abroadshould contact Consular Section in either
Dublin or Cork, if resident in Ireland, or if abroad their nearest
Diplomatic or Consular Mission, for the appropriate application
forms).


To be completed by all
   applicants:
MP1 (PDF 430kb) - Questionnaire to be completed by
Irish citizen seeking 'Certificat De Coutume'/ 'Nulla
Osta'for marriage abroad.


To be completed by all applicants who are getting married
in Italy:

MP2 (PDF 32kb)


To be completed by applicants not previously
married:
MP2A (PDF 425kb)- Statutory declaration by Irish
citizen seeking 'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta'for
marriage abroad,


To be completed by applicants who hold an Irish
divorce:
MP2E (PDF 503kb)- Statutory declaration to be made
by an Irish Citizen holding a divorce decree issued by the Irish
courts requiring a 'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta' for
marriage abroad.


To be completed by applicants who hold a foreign
divorce:

MP2B (PDF 707kb)-Statutory declaration
to be made by a divorced Irish citizen requiring a 'Certificat de
Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta'for marriage abroad.

To be completed by a divorced person (holding a foreign
divorce)wishing to marry an Irish citizen (This only
relates to citizens wishing to marry in Poland, Germany, Sweden,
Hungary, Bulgaria, Portugaland Italy)
:
MP2D (PDF 668kb) - Statutory declaration to be made
by a divorced person wishing to marry an Irish citizen requiring a
'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta'for marriage abroad.


To be completed by a divorced person (holding an Irish
divorce) wishing to marry an Irish citizen (This only relates to
citizens wishing to marry in Poland, Germany, Sweden, Hungary,
Bulgaria, Portugal and Italy):
MP2F (PDF 507kb)- Statutory declaration to be made
by a person holding a divorce decree issued by the Irish courts who
wishes to marry an Irish citizen requiring a 'Certificat de
Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta' for marriage abroad.


Please Note: Application forms cannot be submitted
via e-mail. Original application forms and documentation should be
sent directly to the Embassy by post or courier.


Persons under 18 years of age should contact the Embassy before
completing an application for a Certificat de Coutume/Nulla Osta.

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					<title><![CDATA[Where to Get a Passport Application in Canada]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=34258</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
Obtain an Application Form


You cannot download a passport applicationfrom our
website. Your application must be made on an
original application form in English or Irish, with the
appropriate supporting documents.


Applications can be obtained at any of the locations listed below
however assome centresdo notalways operate during
regular business hours,please contact the group
or organisation in your area directly to pick up an application in
person. *Groups will not mail out forms to
you.You can alsoobtain an application form
from your nearest Honorary Consulate. Their information is also
listed below by province. 


If you are not located near any of the contacts below, please use
the contact us
   form to submit your request to the
   Embassy electronically.Please include your name, full
   postal address, and daytime telephone number. Please also
   state if the passport application is for a person under the age
   of 18 and how many forms you require.


Locations


ONTARIO


Brampton Irish Centrehttp://www.bramptonirishcenter.com/

5 20 Strathearn Ave.
Brampton, ON L6T 4P7Contact: Philomena
McGuinness
Email: philomena.mcguinness@gmail.com


Irish Canadian Club
http://www.irishhamilton.com/IrishClub.html

389 Concession St.
Hamilton, ON L9A 1B8
Contact:
Ph. 905 389 3222
Email: irishcanadianclub@gmail.com


Irish Canadian Immigration Centre
http://www.irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/

67 Yonge Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M5E 1J8
Contact: Cathy Murphy
Ph. 416 603 9549
1-877-603-9549
Email: cmurphy@irishcdn.org


ALBERTA


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Calgary)3803-8A Street
S.W.
Calgary, AB T2T 3B4
Contact: Mr. Cameron Millikin, Honourary Consul General
Ph. 403-243-2970
Irish Cultural Society Calgaryhttp://www.calgaryics.org/
6452 35 Ave NW Calgary, AB T3B 1S4
Contact: Deirdre Halferty
Email: dhalferty@shaw.ca


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Edmonton)13 Glenmeadow
Cres.
St. Albert, AB T8N 382
Contact: Ms. Doodie Cahill, Honorary ConsulGeneralof
Ireland
Ph. 780-458-0810
Email: gtcahill@shaw.ca
Irish Sports and Social
   Societyhttp://www.edmontonirishclub.ca/

12546 - 126 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5L 0X3
Ph. 780- 453-2249
Email: edmontonirishclub@gmail.com

Passport Applications can be picked up during regular business
hours


BRITISH COLUMBIA

Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Vancouver)Suite 210-837
Beatty Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 2M6
Contact: Mr. John P. Cheevers, Honorary Consul General of
Ireland
Ph. 604-683-9233
Email:  IrishConsul@telus.net


NEW BRUNSWICK


Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New
Brunswickhttp://www.newirelandnb.ca/
Contact:
Ph. 506-872-2761
Email: irishroom@rogers.com


NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (St. John’s)95 Water
Street,2nd Floor
P.O. Box 5383, Stn. C
St. John's, NL A1C 5W2
Contact: Mr. Mark Dobbin, Honorary Consulof Ireland
Ph.709-738-6280
Email:irishhonoraryconsul@killickcapital.com


QUEBEC


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Montreal)
School of Canadian Irish Studies
Concordia University, Hall Building, 1001-11
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
Contact: Dr. Michael Kenneally, Honorary Consul General of
Ireland
Ph. 514-848-2424 ext 7389




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					<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:25:30 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Forms]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=85758</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
Obtain an Application Form


You cannot download a passport applicationfrom our
website. Your application must be made on an
original application form in English or Irish, with the
appropriate supporting documents.


Applications can be obtained at any of the locations listed below
however assome centresdo notalways operate during
regular business hours,please contact the group
or organisation in your area directly to pick up an application in
person. *Groups will not mail out forms to
you.You can alsoobtain an application form
from your nearest Honorary Consulate. Their information is also
listed below by province. 


If you are not located near any of the contacts below, please use
the contact us
   form to submit your request to the
   Embassy electronically.Please include your name, full
   postal address, and daytime telephone number. Please also
   state if the passport application is for a person under the age
   of 18 and how many forms you require.


Locations


ONTARIO


Brampton Irish Centrehttp://www.bramptonirishcenter.com/

5 20 Strathearn Ave.
Brampton, ON L6T 4P7Contact: Philomena
McGuinness
Email: philomena.mcguinness@gmail.com


Irish Canadian Club
http://www.irishhamilton.com/IrishClub.html

389 Concession St.
Hamilton, ON L9A 1B8
Contact:
Ph. 905 389 3222
Email: irishcanadianclub@gmail.com


Irish Canadian Immigration Centre
http://www.irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/

67 Yonge Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M5E 1J8
Contact: Cathy Murphy
Ph. 416 603 9549
1-877-603-9549
Email: cmurphy@irishcdn.org


ALBERTA


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Calgary)3803-8A Street
S.W.
Calgary, AB T2T 3B4
Contact: Mr. Cameron Millikin, Honourary Consul General
Ph. 403-243-2970
Irish Cultural Society Calgaryhttp://www.calgaryics.org/
6452 35 Ave NW Calgary, AB T3B 1S4
Contact: Deirdre Halferty
Email: dhalferty@shaw.ca


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Edmonton)13 Glenmeadow
Cres.
St. Albert, AB T8N 382
Contact: Ms. Doodie Cahill, Honorary ConsulGeneralof
Ireland
Ph. 780-458-0810
Email: gtcahill@shaw.ca
Irish Sports and Social
   Societyhttp://www.edmontonirishclub.ca/

12546 - 126 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5L 0X3
Ph. 780- 453-2249
Email: edmontonirishclub@gmail.com

Passport Applications can be picked up during regular business
hours


BRITISH COLUMBIA

Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Vancouver)Suite 210-837
Beatty Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 2M6
Contact: Mr. John P. Cheevers, Honorary Consul General of
Ireland
Ph. 604-683-9233
Email:  IrishConsul@telus.net


NEW BRUNSWICK


Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New
Brunswickhttp://www.newirelandnb.ca/
Contact:
Ph. 506-872-2761
Email: irishroom@rogers.com


NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (St. John’s)95 Water
Street,2nd Floor
P.O. Box 5383, Stn. C
St. John's, NL A1C 5W2
Contact: Mr. Mark Dobbin, Honorary Consulof Ireland
Ph.709-738-6280
Email:irishhonoraryconsul@killickcapital.com


QUEBEC


Honorary Consulate of Ireland (Montreal)
School of Canadian Irish Studies
Concordia University, Hall Building, 1001-11
1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest
Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
Contact: Dr. Michael Kenneally, Honorary Consul General of
Ireland
Ph. 514-848-2424 ext 7389




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					<title><![CDATA[Foreign Birth Registrations in Canada]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=75399</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2012, ALL APPLICANTS MUST
   APPLY ONLINE HERE.


Residents of Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas may apply for Irish
Citizenship through the Foreign Birth Registration
processif that person has a grandparent born
in Ireland.


A person born abroad to a parent who, although not born in Ireland,
was otherwise an Irish citizen at the time of the person’s birth,
can become an Irish citizen by applying for Foreign Births
Registration. The online application is known as 'N&#225;isi&#250;n'.


Specific information for citizens applying in Canada is available
here. Please review these guidelines prior
   to applying online. Please note that fees have increased as of
   March 1st, 2013. The current fees are outlined in the
   aforementioned guidelines.


Please note the following:




Only after completion of the Foreign Birth process can a person
apply for an Irish passport.




Due to data protection laws, the Embassy can only deal with
applicants or in the case of minors, the guardian of the minor.




Once you have completed the online form you must send your printed
application and required supporting documentationto:


FBR Section


Embassy of Ireland


Suite 1105, 130 Albert St


Ottawa


ON K1P 5G4

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					<title><![CDATA[Authentication of Documents]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=34280</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
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 and
Tradeapproves 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 and
Trade. 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 and Tradecan
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.


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Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
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.


Garda Clearance letters confirming a person's details for Consular
purposes must be issued from the Superintendent's Office of the
Garda station where you last resided in Ireland. This letter
must bear an original stamp and signature of the Garda Sioch&#225;na.



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.


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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 and Trade
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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 2557
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
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 €40 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€100 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in
relation to inter-country adoptions. All Post Placement Reports
have a fee of €40.00


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 and Tradein Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Bank Draft (made payable to the
'Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade'), Irish Postal
Orderor by Credit/Debit card.


It should be noted that all bank draftsmust be drawn on an
Irish bank or a bank showing a connection with a bank in Ireland.
Personal cheques are no longer accepted.


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E-Register Verification of Apostilles and
Authentications


The online electronic register enables you to verify the
authenticity of an Apostille or Authentication issued by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland from 01
January 2013.


In order to verify an Apostille or Authentication, please
click here


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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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Tuesday1 January (New Year’s Day)
Monday18 March (in lieu of St Patrick's Day)
Friday29March (Good Friday)
Monday1April(Easter Monday)
Monday20 May, (Victoria Day)Monday
1July, (Canada Day)
Monday5 August, (Civic Holiday)
Monday2 September, (Labour Day)
Monday14 October (Thanksgiving)
Monday11November, (Remembrance Day)
Wednesday25 December (Christmas Day)
Thursday 26December (St. Stephen's Day)

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