1 : Revisiting our history and reflecting on its relevance in a modern context.
2 : Strengthening the global relationship in a recognisable and meaningful way.
THE GLOBAL IRISH – Our History
Production of a series of documentaries from around the world that:
* Explore the early stories of Irish emigration to those regions
* Highlight the impact and achievements of Irish emigrants in those regions
* Portray the contemporary relationship between Ireland and the Irish and Irish descent abroad, their personal links to Ireland, their sense of Ireland from afar, their life in their country of residence, and what it means to have an Irish heritage
In essence each documentary having three distinct segments that reflect on what it means to be part of the Global Irish community; a step-by-step account that focusses on the story of the Irish from the moment of arrival on a foreign shore to life in the contemporary world.
Media:
Broadcast monthly on Irish television, and available online to a global audience.
Released on DVD for national and international distribution.
THE EMERALD CARD – A Sign Of Recognition
Introduction of a global ‘Emerald Card’ that anyone can apply for on proof of an Irish heritage.
Introduction of tourist, travel, leisure and hospitality sector initiatives in Ireland where presentation of the Emerald Card entitles the holder to various forms of acknowledgement.
We might have a job creation business that will create many well paid jobs for all sections of the community. We would appreciate your support for IRISH jobs.!!
Hi Big_Idea, Just to clarify something. I was born in London 50 years ago (before D McW was even a twinkle in his fathers eye!) to Irish parents, and moved to Ireland about 6 years ago. No bandwagon here :-)
Hi George, Yep the track record is embarrassing. This is about changing the mindset (if possible), and moving away from the idea of 'tapping the diaspora' to one of better engagement. Respect and acknowledgement first.
I support the idea. But we have a lousy record as regards our cousins abroad. Use them for money or political influence,or for junkets around La Le Padraig, but sneer at them behind their backs.
We've all heard the idiotic Irish jibes at Irish-Americans, despite the fact that the Irish American often knows more about this country and its history than does the semi-literate Irish person.
And it's only a few years since the Argentine economy went down the tubes and the Irish-Argentines appealed to the Dublin government to be allowed send their children to work here for a year or two while Argentina stabilized.
The response from McDowell and O'Donoghue? A stupid silence. Latvians, Estonians, Poles etc., countries with which we have no shared history, walked unhindered through Dublin Airport, yet descendents of Irish emigrants to Argentina were turned away.
So a lot of this Diaspora talk is empty blather and bluster.
Anyway, the way things are going it'll soon be the Irish who are asking the Irish-Argentines to get them into Argentina!
GLOBAL-CO2.com 17/03/2010
