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Stay connected to home with Safe Home Ireland, through our monthly Newsletter, find out more about our activities and access relevant up to date information on returning to Ireland. Explore and connect with other agencies working with Irish emgirants in Ireland and worldwide
Newsletter
Safe Home Ireland acts as a link with home for the global Irish diaspora. We do this primarily through our monthly Newsletter, an e-bulletin that is disseminated to clients and agencies worldwide.
View our latest Newsletter
HERE
We appreciate that coming home is not for everyone but staying connected with Ireland is particularly important for most.
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Useful links & Resources
We work with a broad range of services, support agencies and consular services in Ireland and abroad, to ensure that potential applicants/returnees are aware of the services and supports offered by Safe Home Ireland and can navigate a seamless referral process.
The links and resources outlined below may be of further assistance to people considering moving or returning to Ireland.
SPECIALIST SERVICES IN IRELAND AND ABROAD
The Citizens Information Board (CIB) is an independent statutory body in Ireland that oversees and supports the provision of information, advice, and advocacy services to the public. For those returning to Ireland, CIB offers a dedicated 'Returning to Ireland' portal that provides accurate guidance on all aspects of moving back, including housing, social welfare, and healthcare.
See
HERE for more information.
Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project is a specialised service aimed at supporting Ireland’s global diaspora communities. They offer advice, information, and advocacy support to Irish citizens leaving or returning to Ireland, especially those in vulnerable situations.
See
HERE for more information.
Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) provides a wide range of support and services to Irish people in prison overseas and their families wherever they are and at all stages of the imprisonment process.
See HERE for more information.
Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) supports families facing the financial and practical challenges of repatriating loved ones who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances. Founded in 2013 following the death of Kevin Bell in New York, the Trust guides families through the process of bringing their loved ones home as quickly as possible.
See
HERE for more information.
Sage Advocacy is the National Advocacy Service for Older People. It works to ensure that people in vulnerable circumstances have easy access to information, support, independent advocacy and safeguarding services in all settings (hospitals, nursing homes, hospice etc).
See HERE for more information.
SUPPORTS FOR SURVIVORS OF INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE - IRELAND AND ABROAD
The National Counselling Service (NCS) provides free counselling to people age 18 or older who experienced childhood abuse or neglect, are former residents of a mother and baby home, or have a medical card. See HERE for more information.
For people living in Ireland, including returned emigrants, Sage Advocacy offer a tailored support service for survivors, you can learn more about that service HERE
For people living abroad, many of the Irish Centres will have specific support services in place, for example, Irish in Britain, have compiled a listing of these services. See HERE for more information.
For services in other locations worldwide, contact the nearest Irish Centre and they can advise on what supports are available. For a listing of Irish Centres globally, please see the Diaspora Directory HERE
If you or someone you know may need support or guidance, you are welcome to link in with us
here at Safe Home Ireland.
THE SAMARITANS SERVICE
IRELAND AND ABROAD
The Samaritans provide free, confidential emotional support is available 24/7 for people resident in Ireland and for Irish people living abroad.
See
HERE for contact information on an area by area basis.
This service for the Irish diaspora is funded by the Government of Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
INFORMATION ON WELFARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN BRITAIN
Irish in Britain is the national umbrella body for Irish community organisations across Britain. Its membership includes over 100 groups and societies that work together to represent, connect, and support the Irish community.
See HERE for more information, including a full list of members.
INFORMATION ON WELFARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE U.S.
The Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers is the national umbrella body for Irish immigration centers across the United States. It supports member centers that provide information, guidance and assistance to Irish immigrants.
See HERE for more information, including details of Coalition members and consular services.
IRISH EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES ABROAD
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade offers consular assistance to Irish citizens abroad. If you need help while you are abroad, you can contact the nearest Irish embassy or consulate.
If a country or territory is not listed and you require consular assistance, you should contact Consular Services.
The Consular Assistance Unit can be contacted on +353 1 408 2527.
In case of an emergency out-of-hours, contact the Unit on +353 1 408 2000.
The Department also provides clear, reliable and up-to-date travel advice for 200 countries worldwide. This will help you to make informed decisions when you’re planning a trip overseas and offers you an objective assessment of the risks you could face. This information is available on their website.
IRISH SUPPORT SERVICES AND NETWORKS - WORLDWIDE
There is a wide network of Irish agencies abroad covering culture, sports, and welfare.
The Global Irish Diaspora Directory lists nearly 1,000 organisations across four regions. See below to find one near you:
USA & Canada
Diaspora Directory
For a listing of Irish welfare & other relevant support agencies in USA & Canada
Great Britain
Diaspora Directory
For a listing of Irish welfare & other relevant support agencies in the UK
Rest of the World
Diaspora Directory
For a listing of Irish welfare & other relevant support agencies around the world
Europe
Diaspora Directory
For a listing of Irish welfare & other relevant support agencies in Europe
