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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Austria]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=51882</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   

WELCOME!


Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Ireland in Vienna. We very
much hope that you find this website to be useful and informative.
If you have comments about our website or require further
information on Ireland, please contact
the Embassy.


Subscribe to our
Newsletter


Keep up to date with the Irish community&#180;s news and events by
subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Send us an email with
your address to Vienna@dfa.ie


IRELAND
TAKES OVER THE EU PRESIDENCY


On 1 January, Ireland took over the rotating Presidency of the
Council of the European Union. At a ceremony at Dublin Castle, the
Taoiseach, T&#225;naiste and Minister of State for European Affairs
marked the start of a significant year for Ireland’s membership of
the EU. 2013 marks 40 years since Ireland’s EU accession, the start
of Ireland’s seventh Presidency of the Council of the EU
(January-June) and the European Year of Citizens. The Presidency
website contains information about the Presidency, Ireland’s
priorities, and the events taking place in the next six months:
www.eu2013.ie





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TOP STORIES


EMBASSY CLOSURE


The Embassy of Ireland will be closed on Monday, 20 May 2013 for a
public holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, 21 May 2013.


In case of emergency you can reach the duty officer on+43 (0)
699 1502 8135.


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St. Patrick's Day Festival Wien 2013


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7pv9hlO_4


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The Gathering 2013 - Be part of it!


Next year Ireland is hosting the Gathering Ireland 2013. Throughout
2013, the Irish will throw open their arms, inviting friends and
family from around the world to visit for what promises to be an
incredible year.


A packed calendar of local gatherings is planned with communities,
towns and villages across Ireland already busy planning events and
festivals. Corporations have organised conventions and reunions.
Families and clans are reaching out to their namesakes far and
wide. Ireland’s favourite festivals have developed exciting new
programmes to help visitors truly be part of it. If you’re planning
an event for 2013, plan on having it in Ireland. And tell your
friends and family, spread the word that 2013 is the time to gather
in Ireland.






The Gathering Ireland 2013 will be a spectacular, year-long
celebration of Ireland and all things Irish. Ireland may be a small
country, but the Irish have put down roots all over the world. Over
70 million people worldwide now claim Irish ancestry, quite
something, considering the total Irish population of today is just
5.6 million.


Maybe you have an Irish name? An Irish Grandma? An Irish
hobby? Have you studied or worked in Ireland? Do you love
Irish food, music or literature? Do you just have a life-long
desire to explore Ireland from top to bottom? 2013 is the perfect
year to come back to Ireland, to explore old connections and
discover new ones. And the best time to come and experience for
yourself, in a unique and special way, the c&#233;ad m&#237;le f&#225;ilte (one
hundred thousand welcomes) that the Irish are famous for.


Log on to www.thegatheringireland.com
to see what Ireland has planned for 2013 and to find out how you
can be part of it.


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New online Foreign Births Registration process



General
Information for Foreign Births Registration


General
Information for making a Foreign Births Registration Application
Online


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					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 07:56:17 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Form]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=74976</link>
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COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE


A new visa system is now operating at this Mission. The new system
includes the facility for applicants to complete their application
form on-line.


To launch an on-line application please click here.


Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application
form is only the first step in the visa application process. An
application can only be processed when the on-line form is
completed AND the required backing documentation, passport
photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant
office as indicated by the on-line system.


It is no longer possible to apply using a downloaded/paper
application form.


INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in English, and also in Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian,Turkishand Urdu.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:16 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=88357</link>
					<description><![CDATA[


Edition 1, October 2012 (PDF 434kb)



Edition 2, November 2012 (PDF 416kb)



Edition 3, December 2012 (PDF 486kb)



Edition 4, January 2013 (PDF 509kb)



Edition 5, February 2013 (PDF 633kb)



Edition 6, March 2013 (PDF 663kb)



Edition 7, April 2013 (PDF 1057kb)


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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79377</link>
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The Economy


Ireland is currently facing severe economic challenges and is
addressing these in cooperation with our EU partners and the
International Monetary Fund. Ireland had a period of extraordinary
growth from 1993 to 2007 and had become one of the world’s most
dynamic, innovative and globalised economies, with extensive
external trade and investment links.


In 2008, partly due to the open nature of its economy Ireland began
to feel the effects of the global economic downturn. Pressure on
the economy was significantly accentuated by the end of a prolonged
Irish property market boom and problems within the domestic banking
system. This led to a period of recession in Ireland and a sharp
contraction in economic output.


But Ireland is facing the serious economic downturn from a strong
starting position. Many of the strengths that drove our recent
economic boom and brought unprecedented levels of prosperity, with
growth and GDP per capita among the highest in the European Union,
remain in place. these strengths will position Ireland to take
advantage of the global economic recovery as it emerges.


Ireland’s economic success is generally attributed to its educated
and flexible workforce; its social partnership model, which
involves close cooperation between government, trade unions and
employers; government measures to ensure macroeconomic stability
and to attract foreign investment; and membership of the European
Union, which now provides a market of almost 500 million people.
Ireland is a member of the eurozone.


Ireland continues to be one of the most open economies in the OECD,
and exports are now showing strong growth after a slowdown in
recent years. Ireland has developed a strong entrepreneurial
culture in terms of new businesses being established.


Ireland has a strong track record in attracting investment in
Information Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences,
Financial Services and Globally Traded Business (GTB) including
Digital Media, Engineering, Consumer Brands and International
Services. Ireland’s positioning as a ‘smart economy’ continues
apace combining our innovative, enterprise economy with an
ever–increasing emphasis on the emerging areas of Clean/Green
Technologies, Services Innovation and Convergence. Ireland is also
a centre for digital media in Europe with major multinational
companies locating their European headquarters and a range of
business support activities here.



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Inward and Outward Investment


Inward investment has been critically important to Ireland’s
economic development, providing tens of thousands of jobs,
disseminating technological know-how and expertise within the wider
economy, linking up with indigenous industry, boosting
productivity, and underpinning export growth. Outward investment by
Irish companies has increased noticeably in recent years, albeit
from a very low historic base. This emerging trend is consistent
with the pattern observed in other economies as they move to higher
stages of economic development.



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Education and
Training


Education and Training is a vital component of Ireland’s
knowledge-based economy, and is a priority investment under the
National Development Plan. Ireland enjoys one of the best education
systems in the world, with approximately 1 million people in full
time education.


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Innovation and R&amp;amp;D


R&amp;amp;D in Ireland has expanded dramatically in recent years
reflecting the Irish government’s massive injection of funding into
the sector. Leading global companies have found Ireland to be an
excellent location for knowledge-based activities. The young Irish
workforce has shown a particular aptitude for the efficient
collection, interpretation and dissemination of research
information.



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Corporation Tax


Since 2003 Ireland’s corporate tax regime has been fixed at a rate
of 12.5%. This applies to all Irish corporate trading profits. A
rate of 25% applies to non-trading (passive) income.


Economic and
Social Research Institute
Central Bank of Ireland



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Trade


Ireland’s total trade in 2009 was approximately €270bn; with a
merchandise trade surplus of more than €39 billion. This consists
equally of Merchandise Trade and Services Trade each of which stand
at approx. €130bn. The main merchandise goods traded include
Organic chemicals (mainly for the pharmaceutical sector), Medical
&amp;amp; pharmaceutical products and Computers. The main services
areas are Computer Services, Trade Related Business Services,
Insurance and Financial services.


Ireland’s main trade partners are the United states, Great Britain,
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands.


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Industry and Services


The Industrial sector has a highly skilled technological labour
pool. Within this high technology grouping, the most active sectors
currently are life sciences, medical and information technology
sectors. Many of the world’s leading companies have subsidiaries in
Ireland.


The service sector in Ireland accounts for approximately half of
GDP. Just under half of total Irish exports are services, and
Ireland is in the top ten countries worldwide for exports of
commercial services. Throughout the last decade output of services
has grown strongly, largely as a result of growth in financial
services, telecommunications and tourism.


Three agencies deal with industrial development in Ireland.
Forf&#225;s provides overall policy advice and co-ordination for
enterprise development and science, technology and innovation in
Ireland. Enterprise Ireland helps develop Irish-based
enterprise with the potential to trade internationally. IDA
Ireland has responsibility for securing new investment in
manufacturing and internationally traded services. It also has
responsibility to encourage existing Foreign Direct Investors to
expand and develop their businesses in Ireland.


There are also a number of regional development agencies such as
Shannon Development which was set up in 1959 to promote Shannon
International Airport, and &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta, which is the
regional authority responsible for the economic, social and
cultural development of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking parts of the
country).











Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation




Forf&#225;s




IDA
Ireland




Enterprise Ireland




Shannon
Development




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




Intertrade Ireland




Science Foundation
Ireland




Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair (National Training Authority)






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Financial Services


Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which was
set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is
recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally
traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund
management, corporate treasury management, investment management,
custody and administration and specialised insurance operations.
More than430 international operations are approved to trade in the
IFsc, while a further 700 managed entities are approved to carry on
business under the IFSC programme.





Department of
Finance




International
Financial Services Centre




National Treasury
Management Agency






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Agriculture


Of the total land area of approximately 7 million hectares (17
million acres), 5 million hectares (12.32 million acres) are
utilised for agricultural purposes (including forestry). Beef and
dairying are by far the most important sectors of the agricultural
industry. The main crops are barley, wheat, potatoes and mushrooms.


The Agri-Food industry makes a significant contribution to the
Irish economy. The combined agri-food and drink sector accounts for
6% of GDP, almost €8bn of exports and accounts for 133,400 jobs. In
particular, the industry plays a major role in the indigenous
sector.











Department
of Agriculture and Food




Bord Bia




Teagasc
(Agriculture &amp;amp; Food Development Authority)




Food Safety Authority
of Ireland






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Fishing


The Irish seafood industry provides employment for over 11,000
people. It makes a significant contribution to the economic and
social fabric of the many small communities located in mainly rural
areas or small towns and villages around the 3,172 kilometres of
our coastline.








Department of
Communications, Energy &amp;amp; Natural Resources




Bord Iascaigh
Mhara






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Tourism


Approximately 6 million tourists visit Ireland each year, spending
approximately €3.9bn, and sustaining more than 180,000 jobs.
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Good
Friday Agreement 1998 to co-ordinate the work of the two tourist
boards on the island, F&#225;ilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Tourist Board.


Ireland’s successful tourism industry is built around the three
themes: Irish people; Irish culture and the physical beauty of the
country.



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Radio and Television


The national radio and television service is operated by Radio
Telef&#237;s &#201;ireann (RT&#201;), the public broadcasting company which
transmits on two television and five radio channels. RT&#201; derives
its revenue from licence fees and the sale of advertising time. TV3
is a commercial broadcaster and there are many commercial radio
stations including Today FM and Newstalk. In addition to the wide
availability of British radio and television programming, satellite
broadcasts are achieving an increasing audience.


Irish speakers are served by a dedicated radio channel, Radio na
Gaeltachta (operated by RT&#201;) and by TG4, an independent Irish
language television channel.


The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in 2009
under the Broadcasting Act 2009, as an independent regulator for
radio and television broadcasters in Ireland. The BAI has a range
of objectives and functions and incorporates the work of the
Broadcasting commission of Ireland. the Authority is funded through
a levy on all broadcasters licensed in the state.








Radio Teilf&#237;s
&#201;ireann




TG4




TV3




Today FM




Newstalk




Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland (BAI)






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Newspapers


Newspapers have been published in Ireland for over 300 years. Today
there are a number of daily broadsheet and tabloid papers, two
evening newspapers, and five Sunday newspapers. There are also
about 60 local newspapers usually published weekly and a wide
variety of magazines dealing with current affairs, economic issues
and leisure interests.








The Irish
Times




Irish
Independent




Irish
Examiner




Sunday Business
Post




Sunday
Independent




Evening Echo




Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)






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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79365</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79405</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79399</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Practicalities of Moving to Ireland
A detailed guide can be found on the Citizens Information website.

Education in IrelandHere you
will find a description of theEducation system in Ireland and
also a series of links to information on Primary, Secondary and
Third Level Education.


Department of
Education and Science

Working
in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in
Ireland.


Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health Care
in Ireland
An outline of health care services in Ireland, including public and
private health care, and health insurance.

Useful Links for
Employment Seekers
A useful starting point for job seekers is F&#193;S - Ireland's National
Training and Employment Authority.

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					<title><![CDATA[First time adult applicants/Lost and stolen passports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86553</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of
falsified passports, additional safeguards are being introduced
into the passport application procedure for adult first time
applicants and for those adults seeking to replace a lost/stolen
passport. With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants
in these categories will be required to submit the following
additional evidence in support of their passport application:



a completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and
four photographs, (two of which must have the application form
number written on the reverse andbe signed byan
approved witness);



The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as
required. Passport applicants should therefore note that
where it is not possible make contact with those witnessing
applications then it is likely that the application will be
rejected.



the long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil
marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement
to Irish citizenship ,where applicable;


additional form of photo-identification; e.g.certified copy
of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club
membership; passport from other country etc.;


documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of
unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college
registration etc.; and


evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility
bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.



The above-mentioned should be submitted in original
format.


In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further
information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s
offices.


It should be noted that it will not be possible to expedite
any application in these categories.

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					<title><![CDATA[Marriage Abroad]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=51922</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Marriage in Austria


Here you will find information for Irish citizens who want to marry
in Austria. In order to prevent unnecessary complications and
delays you are advised to read the following explanations
carefully.


1. Irish citizens who want to marry in Austria are required by the
Registrars’ Office (Standesamt) to produce a certificate indicating
that they are free to marry (Certificat de Coutume / Letter of
Freedom / Ehef&#228;higkeitszeugnis).


2. Irish citizens resident in Austria can apply for the Certificat
de Coutume either personally or by mail at the Embassy of Ireland
in Vienna. The Certificat de Coutume will be issued by the Embassy
in the languages, English, Irish, German and French. Irish citizens
resident in Ireland but wishing to marry in Austria are advised to
contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin or
Cork. Applicants who are entering into a same sex union abroad
should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in
either Dublin or Cork, if resident in Ireland, or, if resident in
Austria, the Embassy of Ireland in Vienna.


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Tel.: (01) 408 2682


For the Munster area:
Consular Services
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
1A South Mall
Cork
Tel: (021) 4944763 /(021)
4944777


3. The following documents have to be presented by applicants:






Document


To Be completed by:




A


MP1 questionnaire


All applicants




B


MP2A statutory declaration


Irish applicants not previously married




C


MP2B statutory declaration


Irish applicants who hold a foreign divorce:




D


MP2E


Irish applicants who hold an Irish divorce














Applicants have to fill out the above mentioned Questionnaire (MP1)
and sign page 2. Applicants have to swear an oath (statutory
declaration) in front of a notary public who knows the applicant
personally or to whom the applicant has been introduced by a third
person knowing both parties personally. Identification through a
passport or personal ID is not permissible. Please note that this
oath has to be taken within 3 months of the planned marriage date
since the Certificat de Coutume is valid for 120 days only.


Persons under 18 years of age should contact the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade before completing an application for a
Certificate de Coutume/Nulla Osta.


Please Note: Application forms cannot be submitted via
e-mail. Original application forms and documentation should
be sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or the
Embassy of Ireland in Vienna, as appropriate.


4. Processing of the application by the Embassy takes 1 to 2
weeks (or up to 4 weeks in case of prior divorce of one or both
partners). Most Registrars’ Offices will also request a translation
of the Irish birth certificate into German. This translation can be
obtained through a certified translator. Religious certificates or
baptismal certificates will not be accepted.


5. An Irish citizen wishing to marry a divorced non-Irish
citizen has to present a sworn declaration (MP2D) by the non-Irish
citizen plus his/her civil birth certificate. In addition, the
original Divorce Decree and Application for Divorce have to be
presented. Should these original documents not be in English, they
must be translated by a certified translator into English or Irish.
Divorces have to be recognised by Irish law.


APPLICATION BY POST:





A


Please fill out Questionnaire MP1 in block letters. Please do
not forget to sign page 2.




B


The relevant statutory declaration(s) must be made in the presence
of a Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths or a Solicitor.




C


Please submit your original long from civil birth
certificate and your passport. These will be photocopied at
the Embassy and returned promptly.




D


If you or your spouse are divorced, please submit the relevant
original Divorce Decree(s) and Application(s) for
Divorce and, if necessary, certified translations thereof into
English or Irish.




E


If your former spouse is deceased, please submit his/her Death
Certificate.




F


If you are under 18 years of age please submit a Court Order /
Legal Permission and complete Form MP2C in the presence of a Notary
Public, Commissioner for Oaths or a Solicitor.




G



The fee for the Letter of Freedom is €40 and may be paid to the
Embassy’s bank account (details below). Payment by bankcard
or credit card is not possible. Please include a copy of the
payment (proof that the fee was paid) with the application.






Bank




Bank Austria






Account Name




Embassy of Ireland






Bank Account Number




0062 333 6500






Bank Sort Code  (BLZ)




12000






BIC




BKAUATWW






IBAN




AT80 1100 0006 2333 6500






Reason for payment / Verwendungszweck




Please insert “CdC” and the name of the applicant






























APPLICATION IN PERSON:





A


Please fill out Questionnaire MP1 in block letters. Please do
not forget to sign page 2.




B


The relevant statutory declaration(s) must be made in the presence
of a Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths or a Solicitor.




C


Please submit your original long from civil birth
certificate and your passport. These will be photocopied at
the Embassy and returned promptly.




D


If you or your spouse are divorced, please submit the relevant
original Divorce Decree(s) and Application(s) for
Divorce and, if necessary, certified translations thereof into
English or Irish.




E


If your former spouse is deceased, please submit his/her Death
Certificate.




F


If you are under 18 years of age please submit a Court Order /
Legal Permission and complete Form MP2C in the presence of a Notary
Public, Commissioner for Oaths or a Solicitor.




G



The fee for the Letter of Freedom is €40 and may be paid in cash at
the counter or to the Embassy’s bank account (details below).
Payment by bankcard or credit card is not possible.






Bank




Bank Austria






Account Name




Embassy of Ireland






Bank Account Number




0062 333 6500






Bank Sort Code  (BLZ)




12000






BIC




BKAUATWW






IBAN




AT80 1100 0006 2333 6500






Reason for payment / Verwendungszweck




Please insert “CdC” and the name of the applicant






























Please note:


Documentation – original certificates in all
cases.


If you require a civil birth certificate please apply to your
local health authorities in Ireland or to the General Register
Office, Government Offices, Convent Road, Co. Roscommon, Tel.: +353
(0)90 6632900, Fax: +353 (0)90 663299. Click here to
download the application form.


Generally Austrian authorities require an Apostille, either
stamped on the document itself (birth, marriage and death
certificates) or attached to it, for authentication purposes.
Click here for further information.
Marriage in
Ireland


If you wish to marry in Ireland, please contact the General
Register Office (details below) for detailed information:

General Register Office
Government Offices
Convent Road
Co. Roscommon
Irland
Tel.: +353 (0)90 6632900
Fax: +353 (0)90 6632999
Websites: GRO Ireland or

Citizens Information

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					<title><![CDATA[St. Patrick’s Day 2013]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89416</link>
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St. Patrick's Day Festival Wien 2013


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7pv9hlO_4


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ST. PATRICK’S DAY MESSAGE 2013 / MESSAGE FROM
PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS


&#183; 
English Version (PDF 770kb)


&#183; 
Irish Version (PDF 953kb)


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St. Patrick’s Day Message from Ambassador Brennan


A Chairde,


St Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration in Ireland, but also for
all those of Irish descent and affinity around the world. As we
celebrate our national day in the heart of Vienna next week, we
will be celebrating with the entire global Irish community.


In the context of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU and with the help
and support of the Rathaus and Vienna City authorities, I am
delighted that our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will be bigger
than ever. The programme is available at www.stpatricksdaywien.at
and this month’s newsletter features some of the key events taking
place next week. I congratulate Brian Patton and his team for all
their work, and thank those sponsors whose support is essential to
our celebrations.


The world will turn green next week across six Continents to mark
Ireland’s national day and some of the famous icons being lit up in
green include the Pyramids of Giza, the Leaning Tour of Pisa, the
Sydney Opera House, and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de
Janeiro. I am delighted that Vienna’s Burgtheatre will join these
landmarks in once again going green from Friday 15 – Sunday 17
March.


I know that many of you are advocates for Ireland in different ways
all year round – getting people interested in going on holiday to
Ireland, participating in Embassy events, supporting Vienna Gaels,
buying Irish food, and promoting Irish culture. I thank you most
sincerely for all your efforts throughout the year and I look
forward to meeting many of you at some of the celebrations over the
next week.


Gu&#237;m beannachta&#237; na F&#233;ile P&#225;draig oraibh go l&#233;ir. I wish you all a
happy St. Patrick’s Day.


James Brennan


Ambassador


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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, 12 – 17 March: Overview


The 2013 St. Patrick&#180;s Day Festival in Vienna promises to be a
wonderful week of celebrations, with events organised for all ages.
The celebrations will feature Irish traditional and contemporary
music, Irish dancing, a literature reading, a week-long art
exhibition, an Irish food showcase, and for younger St. Patrick’s
Day fans, face-painting and a special Monster-Drawing session with
the Irish Children’s Literature Laureate.


At the heart of the celebrations will be the Festival tent
at Josef Meinrad Platz, beside the Burgtheatre, from Friday evening
15 March until Sunday evening, 17 March


All events are free and the full programme is available at
www.stpatricksdaywien.at.


 


The St. Patrick’s Day Mass, organised by the Austro-Irish
Society, will be celebrated on Saturday, 16 March at 10am in the
Schottenstift church (Johanneskapelle) on Freyung. Parade
participants will gather from 10.45am outside the Schottenstift,
and at 11am will proceed along Teinfaltstrasse to the Festival tent
to the sound of pipes and drums and with the vibrancy of a huge
number of colourful parade participants. This year’s combination of
flags, floats, dancers, dogs and pipe band music should make for a
really wonderful parade!


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Fun for younger St. Patrick’s Day fans – Monster Illustration
Workshop


On Saturday 16 March, a fun and interactive illustration workshop
for children will be held in the Festival tent. All children aged 4
– 10 are welcome to participate in a monster drawing session with
the Irish Children’s Literature Laureate, Niamh Sharkey. The
session will be in both English and German and will run from 1.30 –
3pm. Please come along!





The Hugglemonsters – created by Niamh Sharkey

Niamh Sharkey is Ireland’s second Children’s Literature Laureate
and an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s picture
books. She is the creator and executive producer of Henry
Hugglemonster, a brand new animated pre-school series, on Disney
Junior, which is set to air in more than 150 countries worldwide.


In association with Children’s Books Ireland and Culture Ireland,
Niamh is bringing an exhibition of the work of more than twenty
Irish children’s book illustrators to Vienna to the Festival of
Young Readers / Literatur f&#252;r junge LeserInnen, Vienna’s largest
children’s book festival. The Festival takes place at the Palais
Auersperg from 14 - 20 March. It will be open daily from 9am – 6pm
and entrance is free.


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Art Exhibition: “Winter Island – Irish Impressionism” /
Literature Reading


An exhibition of work by two Irish artists, Tom Phelan and Leonard
Sheil will take place from 12 – 17 March at the Galerie Merikon Art
Room, Palais Esterhazy, Wallnerstrasse 4, Hof 2, 1020 Vienna. More
information on the artists, who both live and work in Austria, is
available at the following links: http://www.tomphelan.eu/and
   http://www.leonardsheil.com/LS/home.html





Salty Water in my Eyes. Tom Phelan. 2012.


The exhibition will be officially opened on Tuesday 12 March at
8pm. The Gallery will be part of Vienna&#180;s Open Gallery Evening on
the same evening. Please come along – all are welcome.


A public reading by the Irish author Julian Gough will then take
place in the Gallery the following evening, Wednesday 13 March, at
8pm. More information is available here.


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Greening


The Greening of the Burgtheatre will be a key point of the
celebrations in Vienna. The iconic building will be resplendent in
green from Friday evening, 15 March to Sunday evening, 17 March.
The switch-on will be marked outside the Burgtheatre at 7pm on
Friday 15 March in the presence of an Irish military piper.
Meanwhile celebrations will continue inside the adjacent Festival
tent on Friday evening with fantastic Irish music from Spook of
the Thirteenth Lock and Mick Flannery.





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Gifts of History and Culture to mark St. Patrick’s Day


To mark Ireland’s EU Presidency and St Patrick’s Day, a gift
of Irish history and culture from the people of Ireland has been
prepared for Irish people and friends of Ireland all over the
world. The ‘History of Ireland in 100 Objects’ is a unique project
that demonstrates that the history of Ireland is, in large part, a
shared history with the peoples of Europe, the United States, and
beyond.





Supported by the Government, you can download the ‘History of
Ireland in 100 Objects’ from 14 March until 31 March for free on
your smartphone as an app, or on any p.c. at http://www.eu2013.ie/At your fingertips
you will have everything from the axeheads and gold hoards of early
Ireland, to the Book of Kells and St Patrick’s Bell, to the Intel
microprocessor chip over 1 billion of which were manufactured in
Ireland.


To get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, you can also visit the
RTE Player website any
time from 17 March to watch a celebration of contemporary Irish
music and performance by Seamus Heaney, Bono, Glen Hansard and many
others hosted by President Higgins at &#193;ras an Uachtar&#225;in.


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Be part of Dublin’s St. Patrick&#180;s People&#180;s Parade, 17 March
2013


As part of ‘The Gathering Ireland 2013’ for the first time ever,
St. Patrick’s Festival are inviting up to 8,000 people around the
world to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin on 17
March 2013. The People’s Parade is a once in a lifetime opportunity
and applications are now open!


As a participant in The People’s Parade you will march in
procession through the streets of Dublin, passing many historic
landmarks along the way including the GPO, Trinity College, Dublin
Castle and City Hall. You will soak up the vibrant atmosphere; feel
the energy, wave to the audience along the 2.5 km route and best of
all once you have finished you can marvel at the spectacular
performance section of the parade that follows. To apply to
participate in the People&#180;s Parade please fill out the form at the
following link. For information on The Gathering
   Ireland 2013, see here.

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Ambassador Brennan&#180;s meeting with the Governor of
Burgenland


Ambassador Brennan travelled to Burgenland on 30 January to meet
with Landeshauptmann Hans Niessl, Governor of Burgenland, for a
working lunch. The call on the Governor was arranged in the context
of Ireland’s Presidency.


The Ambassador presented Ireland’s priorities for our Presidency
term and the discussion also focused on renewable energy, in
particular wind energy; EU cohesion policy; as well as
apprenticeship and vocational training in Burgenland. After their
working lunch, Ambassador Brennan paid a visit to the vocational
school in Eisenstadt in order to get more information about the
Austrian integrated education and vocational training system.






Photo: (L-R) State Office Director Dr. Robert Tauber; Governor
Hans Niessl; Ms. Doris Resch, Embassy of Ireland; Ambassador James
Brennan; Acting President of State Board of Education Burgenland,
Dr. Gerhard Resch.


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Presentation of Irish Presidency priorities in Parliament
and at European Union House


On 15 January, Ambassador Brennan addressed a joint session of the
Committees on European Affairs from both houses of the Austrian
Parliament and took questions. Issues raised by the
parliamentarians from all political parties present included
Ireland’s Presidency proposals on data protection issues; our focus
on combating youth unemployment; and our plans to make progress on
enlargement issues, in cooperation with partners.


Later, on 21 January, a 140-strong audience in European Union House
comprising federal government officials, think-tanks, diplomats,
and members of the public attended a presentation on the Irish
Presidency priorities for the coming months and on Ireland’s road
to economic recovery. Click 
here for more information.





Foto: Schn&#252;r-Wala/Brunnbauer


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First steps towards an Irish Business and Professional
Network in Vienna


A group of Irish professionals, business people, Enterprise Ireland
clients and other friends of Ireland braved wintry conditions to
come together at the Embassy of Ireland on 17 January, at the joint
invitation of the Embassy and Enterprise Ireland. (In cooperation
with Enterprise Ireland, the Embassy had also facilitated and
hosted a successful technology event focussing on the international
organisations in Vienna earlier that day.)





In addition to Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities and current
encouraging Irish economic developments, those attending this
important event learned of the interest on the part of the Embassy
in promoting the establishment, on a suitably informal basis, of an
Irish Business and Professional Network in Vienna.
The Embassy plans to organise a further event with a guest speaker
in the coming months. If you, or someone you know, would be
interested in being part of such a Network, we would be delighted
to hear from you, him or her at vienna@dfa.ie


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President's Christmas and New Year message




Christmas and New Year message (PDF 133kb)



http://www.president.ie/uncategorized/christmas-and-new-year-message-2012/



http://www.president.ie/uncategorized/aitheasc-na-nollag-agus-na-hathbhliana-2012/



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Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD meets Chancellor Werner
Faymann


The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD met with Chancellor Werner Faymann in
Vienna on 8 November. The visit to Vienna formed part of the
Taoiseach’s engagement with EU leaders in advance of Ireland taking
on the Presidency of the EU in January 2013.



Following the meeting, the Taoiseach confirmed that the overriding
priorities of the Irish Presidency would be to secure economic
growth, to create jobs and to continue to work to stabilise the
Euro. A summit of EU leaders would be convened in June of next year
to focus on that agenda and in particular on the problem of youth
unemployment. In his comments, Chancellor Faymann
acknowledged Austria and Ireland’s agreement on the need for more
competitiveness in Europe, and for further efforts in the areas of
training and education to fight against youth unemployment. He also
praised Ireland as a “competitive country that is overcoming the
problems of the financial market by its own efforts and with the
solidarity of Europe”.


The Chancellor thanked the Taoiseach for his visit and remarked on
the positive nature of Irish-Austrian cooperation. The Chancellor
was certain that it would remain so throughout the period of
Ireland’s Presidency.


The Taoiseach and Chancellor later visited a professional training
project for young people in Vienna called ZOBA.





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T&#225;naiste hails Ireland’s historic
election to the UN Human Rights Council


The T&#225;naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon
Gilmore T.D., has welcomed Ireland’s election for the first time as
a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the UN’s
principal human rights body. This was an especially
hard-fought election and represents a major endorsement of
Ireland’s international standing, in particular, our advocacy of
human rights across the globe.Click here for full
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Minister Alan Kelly’s Visit to Vienna


Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism &amp;amp;
Sport, Alan Kelly T.D., visited Vienna from 22-24 October to attend
the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems. Minister Kelly
met with Austrian Minister for Transport, Innovation and
Technology, Doris Bures, and Vice-President and Commissioner for
Transport, Siim Kallas, during his stay. During his visit,
the Minister promoted the 9th European Congress on Intelligent
Transport Systems which will take place in Dublin next June. More
information can be found on the ITS Ireland website.


 


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Opening of Primark Store in Gerasdorf, Vienna


On 18 October, the Embassy was delighted to cut the ribbon and
officially open a new Primark store in Vienna, along with Primark
Executive Director Breege O’Donoghue. This newly opened store in
Gerasdorf is Primark’s second in Austria, and is testament to the
continuing growth and achievement of this successful Irish company.
More information on Primark in Austria can be found 
here. 
Press Release (German) (PDF 242kb)


 


Mr Ian Devine, Embassy of Ireland and Ms Breege O’Donoghue,
Primark’s Executive Director with Austrian Primark’s management
(Photos: Grayling Austria GmbH)


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Com&#243;radh


Attached at the following link is the 
first issue of Com&#243;radh (PDF 2051kb), a newsletter for the
Irish Abroad on the Decade of Commemorations (which includes
anniversaries of the Ulster Covenant, Dublin Lockout, First World
War and 1916 Rising). This issue was launched by the T&#225;naiste in
New York at the end of September, and covers some of the
initiatives and events which have taken place over the past six
months as part of the Government’s commemorative programme.


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Gl&#243;r na nGael – Annual Christmas Card Competition


To promote the use of the Irish language abroad, Gl&#243;r na nGael runs
an annual Irish language Christmas Card competition for Irish
speakers living overseas. This competition is supported by the
Emigrant Support Programme of the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade. The closing date for the competition is 31 October. Full
information and contact details are available from Glor na nGael&#180;s
website.


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Ambassador Brennan met with Vienna Gaels Committee


Ambassador Brennan met with Vienna Gaels Committee on Tuesday, 9
October to hear about their preparations for the Pan-European
Gaelic Football Championships taking place in Vienna this coming
Saturday, 13 October. Ambassador Brennan presented Vienna Gaels’
Chairman John Baxter with a cheque for €800 from the Cultural
Budget of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in support of
this important event. Please click here for more information.





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President Michael D. Higgins invites young
Irish diaspora to share their views on Ireland's future.





Closing date is 29 September 2012.

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, is inviting young Irish
people (aged 17 to 26) worldwide to take charge of change and share
their vision for Ireland with him. The President believes
young people are a source of wisdom and can help resolve Ireland's
social, political, economic and cultural issues. He wants to
gather your suggestions and ideas for change and have them
reflected in his Presidency. 

Share your views in writing, audio and/or video format and find out
more by logging on to www.president.ie/youngandirishAlso
on Google+, Facebook at www.facebook.com/youngandirish
and Twitter #youngandirish

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IRELAND TAKES OVER THE EU PRESIDENCY


On 1 January, Ireland took over the rotating Presidency of the
Council of the European Union. At a ceremony at Dublin Castle, the
Taoiseach, T&#225;naiste and Minister of State for European Affairs
marked the start of a significant year for Ireland’s membership of
the EU. 2013 marks 40 years since Ireland’s EU accession, the start
of Ireland’s seventh Presidency of the Council of the EU
(January-June) and the European Year of Citizens. The Presidency
website contains information about the Presidency, Ireland’s
priorities, and the events taking place in the next six months:
www.eu2013.ie


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LATEST


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Irish Presidency hosts major EU Youth Conference in
Dublin. Click 
here for more information.


Irish Presidency meets US administration to continue
momentum on EU-US Free Trade Agreement. Click 
here for more information.


&quot;The Younger You Are in Europe, The Harder It Is&quot; Writes
Peter Matjašič. Click 
here for more information.


Irish Presidency signs EU customs agreement with
Canada. Click 
here for more information


Maintaining momentum for EU enlargement – Irish Minister
for European Affairs and Commissioner F&#252;le. Click
   
here for more information.


Irish Presidency intensifies negotiations with European
Institutions on future EU budget. Click here
for more information.


First-ever EU Presidency related education event to address
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.
Click 
here for more information.


Irish Presidency secures agreement on 'Two Pack' eurozone
stability measures. Click 
here for more information.


EU2013IE - The First 50 Days. Click here
for more information.


Taoiseach Enda Kenny meets with Serbian Prime Minister
Ivica Dačić to discuss Serbian EU accession. Click
   
here for more information.


Minister Coveney chairs informal meeting of Ministers from
Member States directly affected by the mislabelling of processed
meat products. Click 
here for more information.


T&#225;naiste hails historic move towards EU-US Free Trade
Agreement. Click here
for more information.


EU to Resume Development Aid to Mali. Click
here
for more information.


Budget for the EU 2014-2020: A Presidency
explainer. Click 
here for more information.


Video message by President Herman Van Rompuy: EU Budget
Negotiations - the bigger picture must not get lost. Click
here
for more information.


T&#225;naiste: What Europe needs now is certainty.
Click here
for more information.


Irish Minister for Energy and Natural Resources underlines
significance of debate on renewable energy for the EU’s future
internal energy market. Click 
here for more information.


Taoiseach to represent EU Presidency in “Four Presidents”
meeting. Click 
here for more information.


Irish Defence Minister seeks enhanced participation from
the EU and EU member States in United Nations Peacekeeping and
Crisis Management operations. Click 
here for more information.


Minister of State for European Affairs to present Irish
Priorities to the Committee of the Regions. Click
   here
   for more information.


New university rankings launched as part of Ireland’s
Presidency of EU. Click 
here for more information.


Government announces Communicating Europe Initiative
2013. Click 
here for more information.


Irish Deputy Prime Minister to tell EU-Latin America Summit
that now is the time for solidarity and certainty in
Europe. Click 
here for more information.


Minister Creighton visits Iceland for talks on EU
accession. Click 
here for more information.





Irish Ministers conclude presentation of Presidency
priorities to European Parliament. Click 
here for more information.


The Minister for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton TD,
launched the European Year of Citizens at an event organised by the
European Commission in Brussels on 22 January. Click

here for more information.


Minister Noonan prioritises growth agenda at first ECOFIN
council of Irish presidency. Click here
for more information


EU Ministers pledge to continue to push for strong action
to tackle terrorism and organised crime. Click 
here for more information


The Taoiseach emphasises Stability, Jobs and Growth in
keynote address to the European Parliament. Click
   
here for more information


Ireland's EU Presidency to focus on supporting youth
employment. Click 
here for more information


Visiting Dublin, the European Commission welcomes the Irish
Presidency’s focus on stability, jobs and growth. Click

here for more information


European Year of Citizens 2013 launched in Dublin.
Click here
for more information


T&#225;naiste Eamon Gilmore outlines Ireland's EU Presidency
Priorities. Click 
here for more information


Taoiseach Enda Kenny presents the Irish Presidency's
priorities.An Taoiseach (Irish Prime
Minister)Enda Kenny outlines Ireland's priorities ahead of
its Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January to
June 2013. Click 
here for more information.


Ireland's EU Presidency priorities announced, dedicated
website eu2013.ie goes live.
Click 
here for more


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Irish Studies Programme 2013 / Visit of Irish Children’s
Laureate


The Irish Studies lecture programme for the current term concluded
with lectures in mid-January on Ireland’s economic recovery. The
next Irish studies lecture series will start on Thursday 14 March
with a lecture from Niamh Sharkey, the Irish Laureate na n&#211;g
(Children&#180;s Laureate). The lecture will take place at 6.30pm in
H&#246;rsaal C2, Hof 2.6, Campus AAKH, Spitalgasse 2-4, 1090 Wien.






Niamh is well-known illustrator of picture-books and her most
recent book, the ‘Happy Hugglewugs’, is being made into an
animation series for the Disney Channel. Niamh will be travelling
to Vienna with a showcase of the work of twenty Irish children’s
books illustrators, which will be exhibited from 14 – 20 March at
the Festival for Young Readers / Literatur f&#252;r junge LeserInnen at
the Palais Auersperg (free entry). She will also be leading a
‘Monster Doodle’ for children over St. Patrick’s weekend – further
details to come shortly! More information about Niamh and Ireland’s
Laureate na n&#211;g is available here.


Other upcoming events at the University, including a reading by
distinguished Irish poet Medbh McGuckian will be advertised in the
coming weeks.


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The Poetry Project


As part of the Culture Programme of Ireland&#180;s EU Presidency, the
Poetry Project uploads a poem and accompanying video artwork each
week, to celebrate Ireland&#180;s literary and visual creativity. From
now until the end of June, you&#180;ll be able to follow the work of
leading, and emerging artists and writers, and discover Ireland
through different eyes.





Still image taken from the accompanying video “Into the Mire” by
Nigel Rolfe


The weekly poems are free. You can chose to read one every Monday
on their website or you
can subscribe and receive a new poem directly to your email inbox
each week.


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Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations – space and place


The Vienna Coffeehouse Conversation is a monthly series of special
dinners being organised by Irish man Eugene Quinn of Viennese
events-group, space and place. The idea is that two
strangers – one a local and one a visitor – sit down for a
three-course meal with coffee and are presented with a menu of
questions to ask each other. The events are in English to allow
people from all over the world to take part.





The Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations are built on Oxford University
professor Theodore Zeldin&#180;s Conversation Meals, which have taken
place as part of street festivals, in galleries from London to
Singapore, and at the World Economic Forum in Davos. For more
information / to sign up for a conversation, visit their
   
homepage.


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PAST EVENTS


Headline Concert in Vienna to mark Ireland’s EU Presidency


Wednesday, 13th February 2013 at 19:30 at the ORF
RadioKulturhaus


The Embassy of Ireland in Vienna is organising a Headline Concert
to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
“We Banjo 3” band will play on Wednesday, 13th
February 2013 at 19:30 at the ORF RadioKulturhaus. Click
here
for more information.



 


Award-winning quartetWeBanjo3from Galway, Ireland
combine Irish Music with Old-Time American and Bluegrass influences
to reveal the banjo’s rich legacy and roots. When this band of
brothers take flight in a wave of virtuosity, verve and
joie-de-vivre, feet tap and pulses race. Enda &amp;amp; Fergal
ScahillandMartin &amp;amp; David Howleyare among the
most celebrated and distinguished young musicians in Ireland today.
Featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals and percussion We
Banjo 3 make a bold and extraordinarymusical statement.
Creativity, sensitivity and passion are present in full measure and
Irish music is at the heart of what they play.



 



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Strangers to Citizens Exhibition: the Irish in Europe, 1600 -
1800


The “Strangers to Citizens” Exhibition, which tells the story of
the Irish in Europe in the period 1600 – 1800 has arrived in Vienna
and can be viewed free of charge in the following venues:


&#183; 10 to 22 January
Haus der Europ&#228;ischen Union, Wipplingerstra&#223;e 35, 1010 Vienna;


&#183; 23 to 14 February
University Library; English and American Studies Library, Campus
AAKH, Spitalgasse 2-4, 1090 Vienna (Garnisongasse entrance).



 


People, ideas and goods have always moved over and back between
Ireland and continental Europe. That exchange quickened after 1600
as profound social, religious and economic upheaval pushed
successive waves of Irish migrants to the continent. In small
vessels, unemployed military and dispossessed aristocracy jostled
for space with itinerant academics, dislocated clergy and the poor.
Armed with little more than their wits and often at odds with one
another, these political, religious and economic refugees faced an
uncertain future abroad. This exhibition tells their story.


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Irish Studies at the University of Vienna: public lectures


The Embassy of Ireland and the University of Vienna have been
working together since 2009 on a partnership programme aimed at
fostering and strengthening the study of Ireland at the University,
including Irish culture and language, history, politics, society,
literature and media. As part of this cooperation, a number of
international experts in the field of Irish Cultural Studies have
been invited to come to Vienna during the winter term 2012/13 and
present on a variety of topics and issues relating to Ireland.






The lectures take place on Wednesday evenings from 18.30 – 20.00 at
H&#246;rsaal C2, Hof 2.6, Campus AAKH, Spitalgasse 2-4, 1090 Wien and
all are welcome to attend. Details of upcoming lectures are below:






January 9




Prof. Dr. Claire Connolly (University of College Cork):“Making and
Breaking the United Kingdom: Theorising Cultural Exchange on the
Holyhead Road”






January 16




Dr. Dominic Bryan (Queen&#180;s University Belfast): “Flagging Identity:
The Control of Public Space in Northern Ireland”






January 23




H.E. Ambassador James Brennan (Irish Embassy, Vienna):“Ireland –
Recovery, Restoration, Renewal” followed by book launch: Prof.
Hedwig Schwall (KU Leuven) will speak on “Irish Studies in
Europe”and introduce the books “Ireland in/and Europe” and “Ireland
in Drama, Film, and Popular Culture” followed by reception





For further information, please contact Univ. Prof. Dr. Werner
Huber at the Institut f&#252;r Anglistik und Amerikanistik:
wern.huber@univie.ac.at / Tel: 01 4277 42481

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Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents executed in Ireland that are to be
used in other countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Tradeapproves of the content.


_____________________________________________________________


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade. You should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you
are presenting the documents what their requirements are with
regard to Authentication\Legalisation.


_____________________________________________________________


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


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Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents of Irish origin provided that they
bear an original signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising
public official or organisation. An Irish document means that it
originated or has been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish
solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a
document they should state clearly what exactly it is they are
certifying in relation to the document. They must sign their own
name and not use a company signature.


_____________________________________________________________


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille public documents which have been executed in
the territory of One Contracting State and which have to be
produced in the territory of another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.


Garda Clearance letters confirming a person's details for Consular
purposes must be issued from the Superintendent's Office of the
Garda station where you last resided in Ireland. This letter
must bear an original stamp and signature of the Garda Sioch&#225;na.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


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How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2557
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €40 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€100 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in
relation to inter-country adoptions. All Post Placement Reports
have a fee of €40.00


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Tradein Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Bank Draft (made payable to the
'Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade'), Irish Postal
Orderor by Credit/Debit card.


It should be noted that all bank draftsmust be drawn on an
Irish bank or a bank showing a connection with a bank in Ireland.
Personal cheques are no longer accepted.


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E-Register Verification of Apostilles and
Authentications


The online electronic register enables you to verify the
authenticity of an Apostille or Authentication issued by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland from 01
January 2013.


In order to verify an Apostille or Authentication, please
click here


_____________________________________________________________


Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
will be notified, on request, by the relevant Mission.

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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Austria]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[
The information below has been prepared to help Irish nationals
visiting or living in Austria. While every effort
is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and
up-to-date, it cannot be regarded as definitive or comprehensive in
all respects. The Department of Foreign Affairs and the
Embassy of Ireland cannot be held responsible for any injury or
loss suffered as a result of reliance on the information provided
on this website, or on websites which are referenced below.


Emergency and Useful Information


European Emergency Number: 112

For more specific emergencies the following numbers apply:


133 for police


144 for medical emergencies


122 for fire


140 for alpine emergency


Residency and Entry Requirements


You must hold a valid Irish passport to enter Austria. EU
citizens can travel to Austria up to the expiry date of their
passports. Other citizens require at least three months’ validity.


You are strongly advised to carry photo ID with you at all times:
this could be in the form of a driving licence or a photocopy of
the data page of your passport, if you prefer to leave your
passport in a safe place.


Irish citizens do not require a visa or any other permit to enter
and reside in Austria for up to three months. However, if
intending to reside in Austria for more than three months, it is
necessary to register with the local foreigners’ office
   [Fremdenbeh&#246;rde] within three
   months of arrival in Austria. If all requirements are
   satisfied, the authorities will issue a registration
   certificate.


In addition, all persons - whether Austrian or otherwise -
establishing their residence in Austria, or changing residence
within Austria, must register with the local authority within three days.
   They must also de-register when leaving the area. In
   Vienna, the responsible authority is the residence registration
   service of the Municipal District Office [[Magistratisches Bezirksamt]] .
   In the provinces, the authority is the residence registration
   service of the local Municipal Office [Gemeindeamt] or Municipal Authority
   [Magistrat].


Working in Austria


Irish citizens do not need an employment permit to work in Austria.


General Information on Social Security and Health Care in
Austria.


Prior to the commencement of work, employers are obliged to sign up
their employees (including independent contractors exceeding the
minimum income limit) for some or all of the insurance schemes
(health, accident,
pension, and unemployment
insurance) depending on the nature of the job and the amount of
wage/salary paid. The employee then receives an e-card
(electronic chip card) which contains the name, date of birth and
social insurance number of the bearer and information about his/her
insurance status. The e-card should be kept on your person at
all times, and should be presented for visits to the doctor etc.


Radio and Television


In Austria, radios and TV sets must be registered. Registration forms for registering can be
   obtained online at the ORF Fee Service,
   GIS, as well as in all
   post offices [Postamt],
   tobacconists [Tabak] and individual banks.

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The Embassy will be closed on the following dates:


2013






New Year's Day




01.01.2013






Good Friday




29.03.2013






Easter Monday




01.04.2013






Local Holiday




01.05.2013






Ascension




09.05.2013






Whit Monday




20.05.2013






Corpus Christi




30.05.2013






Assumption




15.08.2013






All Saints' Day




01.11.2013






Christmas Day




25.12.2013






St. Stephen's Day




26.12.2013





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WELCOME!


Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Ireland in Austria.


The relationship between Ireland and Austria has deep roots in
history. We recall the rich texture of historical-cultural
relations between Ireland and Austria and are proud of the
contributions to education and development in Austria in medieval
times made by Irish saints, such as Columbanus in Bregenz, Fergal
(Virgil) in Salzburg, and Colman (Koloman), who is nowadays
associated with the Benedictine Monastery in Melk in Lower
Austria. We also celebrate our ongoing links with the
Schottenstift monastery in Vienna, founded by Irish monks (Scoti)
in the twelfth century, which is still the location for celebration
of St. Patrick’s Day each year on 17 March. We recall too
important later links with Austria, forged from the 17th
century when Irish political exiles, the ‘Wild Geese’, came to
Austria and earned distinction for service at the highest levels in
the armies and courts of the Habsburg Empire.


In recent times, relations between Ireland and Austria have been
strengthened by our common membership of the European Union, and by
the similar perspectives we share on many European and
International issues. The transformation of the Irish
economy over the past two decades has also brought new
opportunities for development of Irish-Austrian business and trade
relations.


More than anything else, however, the close links between Ireland
and Austria are demonstrated on a daily basis by the inter-personal
contacts between the peoples of both countries, whether as
tourists, on the sports field, in the cultural sphere or in
business. Thousands of Irish people each year enjoy
their visits to Austria, and many have made this country their
home. Similarly, Ireland has long been a popular
destination for Austrians, who enjoy the hospitality, the sporting
facilities, the rich historical and cultural heritage and the
varied landscape of our country.


I hope this website and its links will be useful to all those,
whether Irish or Austrian, who wish to deepen and strengthen the
ties between our two countries.


My colleagues and I at the Embassy of Ireland look forward to
offering our services to you and welcome any feedback you might
have on our website and the work of the Embassy.


James Brennan
Ambassador of Ireland

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