Senator Daly Publishes the First Policy by any Political Party
for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora


​​In 2013 Senator Daly was proud to have been appointed as the first ever Spokesperson by any political party for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora. With some 70 Million people around the world of Irish Heritage it was a distinct honour to receive this appointment. Part of Marks work with this portfolio was to produce the first ever party policy on the Irish Overseas and Diaspora.

Senator Daly published the first edition of this in February 2013 and went on to publish a further 3 editions. Many of the proposals which he included in the first policy have been implemented by the Government. Mark will continue to be a voice for the Irish Overseas and the Disapora.
​Some Key Proposals in the first edition of the Policy:
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  • Minister for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora: Appointment of a Minister for the Irish Overseas and Diaspora as part of an existing ministry with the focus of engaging with the global Irish community as well as to stimulate economic, technological and cultural advances in Ireland
  • Voting Rights: Voting Rights for citizens of the Irish Nation outside of the state
  • Diaspora Direct Investment: Foster and develop trade links with the Irish Diaspora with a focus on ‘Diaspora Direct Investment’
  • Citizenship: Expand the rights to Irish Citizenship •Irish Card: Introduction of an Irish Card for those not eligible for an Irish passport
  • Honorary Consulars: The appointment of more ‘Honorary Consulars’ globally as advocates of Ireland and the global Irish community
  • Education: Promote Irish educational institutes abroad with a particular focus on increasing access to third-level education in Ireland for passport holders, Diaspora members living overseas and those with an affinity for Ireland
  • Culture: Increase support for Irish sport, music, dance and art overseas
  • Tourism: Promote tourism among the Diaspora similar to the Gathering 2013
A full transcript of the Policy Editions are available here

Irish Overseas & Diaspora Policy 1st Edition.pdf

Irish Overseas & Diaspora Policy 2nd Edition.pdf

Irish Overseas & Diaspora Policy 3rd Edition.pdf
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