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Managed by @crossborder.bsky.social - Border People provides cross-border information for citizens in Ireland & NI. http://borderpeople.info Supported by DFA Reconcilation Fund. Border People FLOW is supported by PEACEPLUS managed by SEUPB.
Annmarie O'Kane, @borderpeople.bsky.social People Project Manager at the Centre, has set the scene at today's @eesc.bsky.social's All-Island Stakeholder Forum at DKiT in Dundalk. Discussions taking place on mobility across the island of Ireland after Brexit.
www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/ou...
Really looking forward to Thursday's webinar!
Cross-border workers & employers encounter significant challenges with regards to taxation and pension provision - we'll explore these issues and more on Thurs, 11.30 - 1pm
Everyone welcome! Please circulate.
Register shorturl.at/RAP7p
Today, the ESRI has published 'Comparative Analysis of Economies of Ireland and Northern Ireland', commissioned as part of the Institute’s research programme with the Shared Island Unit, Department of the Taoiseach.
💡 Read the key findings: www.esri.ie/news/compara...
📣Important announcement from @ec.europa.eu on extending 🇬🇧 data adequacy. This is crucial for the continued cross-border transfer of data, enabling North-South cooperation on the island of Ireland, including emergency services and health cooperation.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Thank you @simoncalder.bsky.social for your answer in
@the-independent.com on 13 March to a reader on how the ETA could affect dual passport holders - good to point out Irish citizens are exempt from the ETA, but it should be noted that non-visa nationals legally resident in ROI are also exempt.
Excerpt from the press release. Full text in the link
Brexit law
EU Commission proposes six months extension of data protection adequacy decisions for UK - will review when UK bill passes Parliament ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Photograph of 12 hands holding six gold and silver gears with text to the right which reads - Get involved! 16th Quarterly Survey on conditions for North-South and East-West Cooperation.
We need your help! Our 16th Quarterly Survey on the conditions for North-South and East-West Cooperation is open for your response. We're inviting civic society organisations and local authorities to participate. The survey will take 5 minutes and can be accessed at crossborder.ie/news/16th-qu...
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It was an honour to moderate a panel yesterday at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington DC, focusing on the impacts of the implementation bodies under Strand 2 of the Good Friday Agreement. And great to hear the inspirational address by the US Special Envoy, Joe Kennedy III.
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Front cover of the report which reads - A study into the current conditions on the island of Ireland labour market, and challenges and opportunities for effective operation for workers and businesses across the island. The report was commissioned by Commissioned by Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) Shared Island Working Group and the authors are Maureen O’Reilly – Independent Economist, Annmarie O’Kane – Centre for Cross Border Cooperation, Rose Tierney – Tierney Tax Consultancy Limited and Anne Devlin - Economic & Social Research Institute.
NEW study on the all-island labour market aims to inform & contribute to public discussion on challenges & opportunities for workers, businesses & wider economy, while aligning with #GFA objectives of cooperation, connection, and mutual understanding.
tinyurl.com/yhtvuysy
If you’ve had a change in circumstance, please reach out to your local community advice service.
We’ve close links with advisors, dotted throughout the services. You’d be so impressed if you knew just how much they collaborate.
Can't recommend them enough!
Http://borderpeople.info/a-z/advice.html
#Cross-borderWorkers if you took part in ESRI's survey a while back, check out the recently published report! Your contribution has helped to build an evidence base of the realities of cross-border employment. Well done to all involved esri.ie/system/files...
#Ireland, #NorthernIreland, #NorthSouth
Hi Folks, the cross-border worker survey closes next week, so giving it a final push. We’ve uncovered lots of cross-border opportunities but also a plethora of challenges. Please help us capture the realities of this region. Shares appreciated! forms.gle/cnxyY96S7nXD... @ccbscrossborder.bsky.social
12.01.2024 17:28 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Cross-border worker survey: Peeking at the results (again) 300+ responses so far and those individuals have a wealth of cross-border knowledge, almost 150 with over 10yrs experience have contributed! Thank you! Let's keep going. All responses are anonymous forms.gle/14vCz7Cksium...
10.12.2023 20:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Why did they take up the cross-border job?
Survey results (so far) include:
*Better salary
*Career progression
*Closest large employer
*Minimal opportunities at home
*Company transferred operations across the border!
Survey link: forms.gle/3ezjtC6uzrWW...
Responses are anonymous!
Results so far:
Where do they live? Workers living in Armagh are in the top spot (of our respondents), with Down and Donegal in joint second place and Tyrone in third place.
Survey: forms.gle/3ezjtC6uzrWW...
Third week of the survey and we’re finding it difficult to reach our cross-border workers! Please circulate the link.
forms.gle/3ezjtC6uzrWW...
The survey is short and all responses are anonymous.
Cross-border workers in Irl & NI I need you for 5 mins!
Help us gather evidence of the realities of working cross-border. Is it straightforward, complex, would you do it again?? Our survey is short and anonymous. Reposts appreciated!
forms.gle/Q21agq98B7wy...
@ccbscrossborder.bsky.social
Hello BlueSky! Please follow for everything to do with cross-border cooperation and relations on the island of Ireland, between the island of Ireland and Great Britain, and across Europe (may involve #Brexit issues).
25.10.2023 19:29 — 👍 11 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0Hoping this new space will help us circulate practical info to border communities in Irl & NI. 🤞🤞
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