HomeToIreland
7/4/2016 21:14 EST
Please read and consider signing this petition to the Irish Minister of Justice & Equality requesting changes to current immigration policy for non-EEU retirees:
https://www.change.org/p/help-the-global-irish-retire-to-ireland?recruiter=566267855&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
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Buzyizzzy
7/5/2016 01:58 EST
Might be a good idea to correct the title to read "non-EU" as I assume you didn't mean the Eurasia Economic Union, but the European Union. :)))
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HomeToIreland
7/5/2016 18:23 EST
I support this petition whole-heartedly. Until recently, I did not realize that time spent under Stamp 0 does not count towards the five years required for citizenship. These new rules reflect an almost complete change in Ireland's attitude towards retirees, even those of Irish descent who should be given at least a little extra consideration, if you agree with the "special affinity" clause of the Irish constitution.
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KevinfromKinsaleviaNYC
7/15/2016 16:44 EST
A fascinating article just republished by the Irish Times:
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/one-in-three-irish-americans-want-to-buy-property-in-ireland-118353729-237377331.html
Summary and Analysis
A 2014 survey conducted by Amárach Research of over 1,000 Irish Americans indicated that one in three Irish Americans were considering retiring to Ireland, one in three have considered buying a house in Ireland at some point over the last ten years, and one in three are currently considering purchasing a house in Ireland between now and 2019. The survey also revealed that more than half of Irish American retirees say they would consider splitting their time between the U.S. and Ireland. 55% of those considering purchasing a house in Ireland say they prefer to own a property in a rural location over an urban location. Currently, only 3% of Irish Americans living in the U.S. own property in Ireland.
These statistics are very revealing when compared to the fact that rural counties in Ireland continue to lose population and exhibit flat or declining housing prices. It is now feared that Brexit will further exacerbate this problem. The new immigration rules for retirees are likely to put a chill on investment in Ireland’s rural countryside at a time when Ireland can least afford it.
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DonieHoran
7/15/2016 17:34 EST
Very well said ,Kevin - wouldn't be really nice to see many many Expats settled & living the good life happily in rural Ireland - they would breath new vibrant life into these areas & I am certain that they would a very warm welcome from the local Irish in these communities.
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Puckboy99
7/15/2016 19:55 EST
Well, I've got my citizenship & would love nothing more than to buy property in Ireland........if it wasn't for the fact that it takes money ! ;-)
As for the Brexit comment: The way I see it, it should've been a huge boon for the Republic. The leaders should've been on the phones the very day it passed....dialed up every CEO of every company doing business in or considering doing business in England & reminding them that Ireland is still in the EU, is very corporate friendly & more than welcoming them coming to Ireland.
As for the North: Gerry Adams came out quickly against England deciding their fate for them, even though they voted to remain. VERY STRONG argument to unite Ireland, but as long as the Irish leaders can maintain open borders without checkpoints (which would be catastrophic) & the free flow of trade, business would continue as usual.
Some day.......................
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KevinfromKinsaleviaNYC
7/16/2016 12:21 EST
Brexit could indeed be a boon to financial centers like Dublin, Frankfurt, Lyon, etc. as major banks reduce their staff in London.
But the rural counties in Ireland may be hurt by an anticipated decline in consumer spending in both Ireland and the EU.
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KevinfromKinsaleviaNYC
8/11/2016 14:33 EST
I heard back from my Congressman who sent someone to meet with the Irish Embassy in D.C.
interestingly, the Embassy told them that my congressman was the only member of Congress who has contacted the Embassy to date to inquire about these new immigration rules. They indicated that more outreach on the part of U.S. elected representatives could make a difference. The Embassy has alsoindicated that the Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Anne Anderson is "very interested in this issue and has spoken to the Justice Minister about it".
Is it possible that I am the only one in the U.S. who has contacted their Member of Congress about this issue?
if true, I think we stand little chance of any meaningful changes to INIS policies.
I plead with anyone looking to retire to Ireland or who otherwise cares about this issue to speak to their congressional office and ask that they make inquiries with the Irish Embassy and with any Irish American politicians or Irish American organizations that they know.
If your congressional office agrees to speak with the Embassy, please tell them that having the Embassy pass your concerns over to the Justice Ministry is not a satisfactory response. As we all know the Ministry is not being very forthcoming or transparent about their review.
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