Global Irish Civil Forum - Registration

As set out in the 'Global Irish - Ireland's Diaspora Policy' the first Global Irish Civic Forum will take place in Dublin Castle on 3-4 June 2015. This will be an opportunity for organisations supporting the Irish diaspora abroad to come to Dublin to discuss their work with these communities.

Set out below is the draft programme for the Global Irish Civic Forum. This will be updated over the coming weeks as further elements are confirmed.

Registration is now open for this event. Attendance at the Civic Forum is open to all organisations working with Irish communities abroad. In many cases these organisations also receive funding under the Irish Government's Emigrant Support Programme.

Participants are requested to email Catherine Carey (catherine.carey@ucd.ie) with their name and organisation details by Wednesday 13 May to confirm attendance.

Draft Programme for Global Irish Civic Forum

Dublin Castle, 3-4 June

Wednesday 3 June

09.00 - 19.30

• Registration
• Welcome Address by Minister for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan T.D.
• Panel Discussion on the experience of recent Irish emigrants abroad
• Panel Discussion on Irish Identity and Heritage
• Panel Discussion on reaching out to Irish citizens abroad
• Panel Discussion on supporting the mental wellbeing of Irish emigrants
• Networking Reception

Thursday 4 June

09.00 - 18.00

• Address by Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Charlie Flanagan T.D.
• Interactive Session on Networking led by Kingsley Aikins, Diaspora Matters
• Panel Discussion on assisting emigrants returning to Ireland
• Afternoon Workshops for Irish community organisations (e.g. fundraising, communication strategies and governance issues)
• Closing Remarks by Minister for Diaspora Affairs Jimmy Deenihan T.D.