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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Italy]]></title>
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LIBYA
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ALERTIntelligence reports suggest that there is a
specific, imminent threat to westerners in Benghazi. The
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises against all travel
to Benghazi and urges any Irish citizens who are there to leave
immediately.


Irish citizens, either visiting or residing in Libya, are strongly
advised to register their details with the Embassy of Ireland in
Rome. Please Click here to do so.


Irish citizens should also be aware that Austrian Airlines and the
German Airline Lufthansa have both suspended their flights to/and
from Tripoli as of Tuesday 5th February 2013 until further
notice. Please check relevant
website for further details. The link to theAustrian
Airlinewebsite is http://www.austrian.com/and
information on Lufthansa flights can be found at http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/ie/homepage







WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE EMBASSY OF IRELAND IN ROME!


I hope this website and its links will be useful to all those,
whether Irish or Italian, who wish to deepen and strengthen the
ties between our two countries. My colleagues at the Irish
Embassy Rome and I myself will be happy to give you any added
assistance we can in that endeavour.


The relationship between Ireland and Italy has deep roots in
history, documented over more than fifteen hundred years. In all
that time it has invariably been one of cordial and unclouded
friendship. Irish people cherish the memory of our contacts with
Italy. We remember the figures of Irish history who were
drawn to Italy, for example the last independent chieftains of the
Gaelic world, who after the “Flight of the Earls” four hundred
years ago found refuge in Rome, or the great statesman Daniel
O’Connell who died in Italy in 1847. We recall that one of our
greatest writers, James Joyce, produced a significant part of his
work in Italy. The influence of Italy in Ireland is equally
profound, not least in regard to our artistic legacy in the
classical tradition. In short, the Irish-Italian relationship
enriches almost every aspect of our pursuits and
endeavours.


In modern times our common membership of the European Union and of
the Eurozone has added a qualitatively new dimension to the
Irish-Italian relationship. Our two peoples are amongst the most
enthusiastic supporters of the European project, and it is no
surprise therefore that Ireland and Italy are consistent partners
in promoting European integration. A strong emphasis on the
importance of international law and the United Nations
Organisations reflects a similar congruence in our approach to
foreign policy and international affairs.


Ireland in recent decades has been transformed from being among the
poorest countries in Europe to being one of the most prosperous.
That has brought new opportunities also in terms of Irish Italian
economic relations. Italy was Ireland’s 10th largest
merchandise trading partner in 2010, with trade between the two
countries valued at €3.5 billion. Inthe same year, our
total services tradewas valued at €6.5bn. There are
significant Italian investments in Ireland, and in recent years, an
increasing pattern of Irish investment in Italy. Both countries are
popular tourist destinations for each other.


I have been struck, in the time I have served as Ambassador Italy,
by the human dimension of Irish-Italian relations. In whatever
capacity Irish and Italians meet, whether on the sports field, as
tourists, as business colleagues or as members of the many extended
Irish-Italian families, there is a natural affinity and sense of
warmth between our two peoples.


I wish you a C&#233;ad m&#237;le f&#225;ilte to our website.


Pat Hennessy,


Ambassador





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St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


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					<title><![CDATA[Passport/Consular/Visa Info]]></title>
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Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing
passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of
documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory
Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular
Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.


Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and
consular services will increase on 1 March 2013.





The Department of Foreign Affairs and its Offices, including
Embassies and Consulates Abroad, is committed to providing a
quality service to all members of the public.


Please note that the Embassy of Ireland to Italy does not offer
a translation service.

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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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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
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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=75887</link>
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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[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
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					<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=75905</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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Bord Bia


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Central Bank
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Culture
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Education and Science


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and Children


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Department of
Social and Family Affairs


Department
of the Taoiseach


Department of
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Documents in Irish
Foreign Policy


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Treatment Board


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Dublin Port
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Dublin
Docklands Development Authority



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Economic and Social
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Enterprise Ireland


Environmental
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Equality
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EU Gateway


European Central
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European Commission - in Ireland


EU Common Foreign and Security Policy


European
Ombudsman


European Parliament - in Ireland


Evening Echo



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F&#225;ilte
Ireland


Fianna F&#225;il


Fine Gael


Foinse


Food Safety Authority
of Ireland


Football Association
of Ireland


Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair


Forf&#225;s


Further Education
and Training Awards Council



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Gaelic Athletic
Association


Garda
Ombudsman


Garda S&#237;och&#225;na
(Irish Police)


Golfing Union of
Ireland


Government of
Ireland


Green Party



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Health &amp;amp; Safety
Authority


Health Insurance
Authority


Health Research
Board


Health Service
Executive (HSE)


Heritage
Council of Ireland


Higher Education and
Training Council


Higher Education
Authority


History
Ireland


Horse Racing
Ireland


Housing Finance
Agency



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Iarnr&#243;d
&#201;ireann


IDA Ireland


International
Financial Services Centre


International Fund for Ireland


Intertrade Ireland


Irish Aid


Irish Aviation
Authority


Irish Blood
Transfusion Service


Irish Business and
Employers Confederation


Irish Congress of
Trade Unions


Irish Courts
Service


Irish Defence
Forces


Irish
Examiner


Irish Greyhound
Board


Irish
Independent


Irish Museum of
Modern Art


Irish
National Stud Company Limited


Irish Research
Council for the Humanities&amp;amp; Social Studies


Irish Rugby
Football Union


Irish
Sports Council


Irish Times


Irish Water Safety



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Labour


Labour Relations
Commission


Law Reform
Commission



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Met &#201;ireann



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National
Archives


National Building Agency


National Cancer
Registry Board


National Centre for Partnership and Performance


National Concert
Hall


National Council on
Ageing and Older People


National
Crime Council


National Development
Plan


National Disability
Authority


National Economic and Social Council


National Economic and
Social Forum


National
Gallery of Ireland


National Library of
Ireland


National Lottery


National
Microelectronics Applications Centre


National Museum of
Ireland


National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland


National Roads
Authority


National Standards
Authority of Ireland


National Treasury
Management Agency


North South Ministerial Council


Northern Ireland
Human Rights Commission


Northern Ireland
Office


Northern Ireland Policing Board



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Office of Civil
Service &amp;amp; Local Appointments Commissioner


Office of
the Attorney General


Office of the
Comptroller and Auditor General


Office of the
Data Protection Commissioner


Office of the
Director of Corporate Enforcement


Office of the
First Minister and Deputy First Minister


Office of the
Information Commissioner


Office of the
Ombudsman


Office of
the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland


Office of Public
Works


Office of the
Revenue Commissioners


Office of Tobacco
Control


Olympic
Council of Ireland


Ordnance Survey
Ireland



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Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland


Police Service
of Northern Ireland


An Post


President of
Ireland


Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)



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Radiological
Protection Institute of Ireland


Radio One


Radio Teilif&#237;s
&#201;ireann


Railway Procurement
Agency


Referendum
Commission


Reach Unit


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Science Foundation
Ireland


Shannon
Development


Shannon Free
Airport Development


Sinn F&#233;in


Special
Olympics Ireland


Standards in Public
Office Commission


Sunday Business
Post


Sunday
Independent


Sunday
Times


Sustainable Energy
Ireland



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Teagasc


TG4


The Arts
Council


The Environmental
Information Service


The
European Ombudsman


The National
Theatre Society


The
Northern Ireland Assembly


The
Northern Ireland Executive


The Sunday
Times


Tourism
Ireland (Corporate Website)


Tourism
Ireland (Consumer Website)



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&#218;daras na
Gaeltachta


United Nations



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Veterinary Council


Visit
Dublin



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Western Development
Commission


The
Workers' Party


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Bord Bia


Bord Iascaigh
Mhara


Bord Scann&#225;n na
h&#201;ireann


British Irish Council


Broadcasting
Commission of Ireland (BCI)



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Central Bank
of Ireland


Central Statistics
Office


Chester Beatty
Library


Citizens
Information


Council of
the European Union


Court of
Justice of the European Communities


Crafts Council of
Ireland


Culture
Ireland



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Government Departments


Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food


Department of
Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht


Department of
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources


Department of
Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs


Department of
Defence


Department of
Education and Science


Department of
Enterprise Trade and Employment


Department of the
Environment &amp;amp; Local Government


Department of
Finance


Department of Foreign
Affairsand Trade


Department of Health
and Children


Department of
Justice, Equality and Law Reform


Department of
Social and Family Affairs


Department
of the Taoiseach


Department of
Transport


Director of
Public Prosecutions


Documents in Irish
Foreign Policy


Drug
Treatment Board


Dublin Dental Hospital Board


Dublin Port
Company


Dublin
Docklands Development Authority



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Economic and Social
Research Institute


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					<title><![CDATA[Pet Travel]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=75906</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Bringing Dogs and Cats to Ireland


For detailed information pertaining to this scheme, please refer to
the EU Pet Passport section of the Department of
Agriculture and Food. This contains comprehensive guidance and
should answer all questions regarding taking dogs and cats to
Ireland


Please note that there may not beregistered /approved airline
companies fromBelgium who carry pets.For approved
routes please see EU Pet Passport link above.

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					<title><![CDATA[Applications from Italy and San Marino]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=29985</link>
					<description><![CDATA[



Making an application on line


From 26 January 2009, this Embassywill process visa
applications using Ireland's new Automated Visa Application and
Tracking System (AVATS).


FromMonday 26 January 2009,visa required nationals
resident inItaly or San Marino should complete their visa
application form on-line. Proof of permanent residence in Italy or
San Marino will be required with all applications submittedto
the Embassy of Ireland in Rome. To begin an on-line application,
please click here


Applicants should be aware that fromMonday 26 January 2009 it
will no longer be possible for the Embassy to accept visa
applications made on the old paper form or downloaded from the
internet. Any applications received in this way will be returned
unprocessed to the applicant.

For queries, please contact the Visa Office at the Embassy of
Ireland in Rome from 10am to 12.30pm, on +39 065852381.


INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in 
English (PDF 64kb), and also in 
Arabic (PDF 185kb) , 
Chinese (PDF 265kb), 
French (PDF 69kb), 
Russian (PDF 265kb), 
Turkish (PDF 261kb), 
Spanish (PDF 27kb) and 
Urdu (PDF 172kb).


More information can be found on the website of the Department of
   Justice.


Submitting supporting documentation


If you have filled in your application form on line and now wish to
submit your supporting documentation, please find below the details
of where to lodge your application.


Supporting documentation can be submitted either to the Embassy of
Ireland in Rome or the Honorary Consulate in Milan. 


Embassy of Ireland in Rome


Supporting documentationcan be submitted in person at the
Visa Office atthe Embassy between 10:00amto 12:30pm,
Monday to Friday. Please note that applications which are not
accompanied withall the requiredsupporting
documentation will NOT be accepted.

Supporting documentation can also besubmitted by post. Please
note that applications which are not accompanied withall the
requiredsupporting documentation will NOT be accepted and
will be returned to the applicant.


The Visa Office is open for telephone enquiries from 9.15 to 12.30,
Monday to Friday.

Visa Applications should be addressed to:


Visa Office
Embassy of Ireland
Via Giacomo Medici, 1
00153 Rome


Main Tel: +39 065852 381
Fax: +39 06 581 3336
Email: rome.consular@dfa.ie


Honorary Consulate in Milan


Supporting documentationcan also be submitted to the Honorary
Consulate in Milan. Please telephone the Consulate in advance
in order to make an appointment.

Honorary Consulate of Ireland
Piazza S.Pietro in Gessate, 2
20122 Milan

Main Tel: +39 02 551 87569
Fax: +39 02 551 87570
E-mail: segreteria@marsaglialex.it


Courier fee


The Embassy does not recommend that important documents such as
passports are sent via the standard postal system. If you do not
wish to collect yourvisa in person we recommend that you use
a courier service. If you wish the Embassy to arrange a
courier service for you a fee of €15 is payable.


How to make a payment


The Embassy accepts payments made in cash, by Italian bank drafts
or personal cheques and by Italian postal order. Bank drafts,
personal cheques and postal orders should be made payable to:
Ambasciata d’Irlanda.


Processing time


Most visa applications must be referred to the Irish Naturalisation
and Immigration Servicein Dublin, Ireland,for
consideration. The processing time for each visa
applicationis 6 to 8 weeks.


Important: Apply for your visa well in advance and allow
eight weeks for your application to be processed.


Checking the outcome of your visa application


Visa Decisions are published on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and
Immigration Service.


You may also contact the Visa Helpline of theIrish
Naturalisation and Immigration Service in Ireland at: +353 1 616
7700 between 10.00 -12.30, Monday to Friday. Please note that
Irelandis one hour behind Italy.


Alternatively, you may contact the Irish Naturalisation and
Immigration Service by email at: visamail@justice.ie


The Embassy has noadditional information on the status of
your application. Please remember that applications take 6-8 weeks
to process.


Visa refusal


If, after checking the website of the Irish Naturalisation and
Immigration Service, you learn that you visa application has been
refused, you may wish to appeal the decision.Neither
theEmbassy nor the Consulate havea role in the appeal
process. All appeals must be made directly to the Irish
Naturalisation and Immigration Service.


Appeals must be made in writing to the Irish Naturalisation and
Immigration Service. Emails or faxed appeals will not be accepted.
Appeals should be sent by post to: Visa Appeals Officer, Irish
Naturalisation and Immigration Service, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2,
Ireland. See the website of the Irish Naturalisation and
Immigration Service for further details.

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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=29993</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing
passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of
documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory
Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular
Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.


Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and
consular services will increase on 1 March 2013. The full
list of fees is available 
here (PDF 177kb) .


Please note also that there may be additional administration
charges when availing of these services abroad. Please check
with the Embassy which payment methods are acceptable before
sending any payments.


---------------------------





Gearrtar t&#225;ill&#237; as seirbh&#237;s&#237; consalachta &#225;irithe cos&#250;il le
heisi&#250;int pasanna agus v&#237;osa&#237;, cl&#225;r&#250; breitheanna eachtracha,
f&#237;ordheimhni&#250; c&#225;ip&#233;is&#237; agus daoine a chur faoi mhionn. Socra&#237;onn an
tAire Gn&#243;tha&#237; Eachtracha na t&#225;ill&#237; seo tr&#237; mhe&#225;n Ionstraim
Reacht&#250;il eisithe faoi Alt 33 den Acht um Oifigigh Taidhleoireachta
agus Chonsalachta (Sol&#225;thar Seirbh&#237;s&#237;), 1993.


Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go bhfuil t&#225;ill&#237; &#225;irithe
taidhleoireachta agus conslachta ag &#225;rd&#250; &#243; 1&#250; M&#225;rta 2013. T&#225; liosta
ioml&#225;n de na t&#225;ill&#237; ar f&#225;il 
anseo (PDF 175kb) .


Tabhair faoi deara freisin go bhf&#233;adfadh t&#225;ill&#237; riarach&#225;in bhreise
bheith i gceist m&#225; bhaineann t&#250; leas as na seirbh&#237;s&#237; seo thar
lear. D&#233;an tagairt leis an Ambas&#225;id chun na modhanna
&#237;oca&#237;ochta &#225;t&#225; inghlachta a shocr&#250; roimh aon &#237;oca&#237;ocht a dh&#233;anamh.




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					<title><![CDATA[Breaking News]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=81471</link>
					<description><![CDATA[    






IRISH CITIZENS LIVING AND WORKING ABROAD - 
Convention calls on the Diaspora (PDF 38kb)




















LIBYA
ALERTLIBYA
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ALERTIntelligence reports suggest that there is a
specific, imminent threat to westerners in Benghazi. The
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises against all travel
to Benghazi and urges any Irish citizens who are there to leave
immediately.


Irish citizens, either visiting or residing in Libya, are strongly
advised to register their details with the Embassy of Ireland in
Rome. Please Click here to do so.


Irish citizens should also be aware that Austrian Airlines and the
German Airline Lufthansa have both suspended their flights to/and
from Tripoli as of Tuesday 5th February 2013 until further
notice. Please check relevant
website for further details. The link to theAustrian
Airlinewebsite is http://www.austrian.com/and
information on Lufthansa flights can be found at http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/ie/homepage





Follow us
on Twitter! 


If you follow us, you can expect tweets covering some or all of the
following:


- Press Releases
- Event information
- Updates and practical information on services available through
the Embassy

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					<title><![CDATA[Marriage Abroad]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=29994</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Irish citizens who wish to marry in Italy must receive a
certificate of freedom to marry from the Embassy. This certificate
is known as a “Nulla osta”.


Please Note: Applicants who are entering into a same
sex union/Civil Partnershipabroad should contact
Consular Section in either Dublin or Cork, if resident in Ireland,
or if abroad their nearest Diplomatic or Consular Mission, for the
appropriate application forms.


Please Note: Persons under 18 years of age should
contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before
completing an application for a Certificat de Coutume/Nulla Osta


Where to Make an Application


Irish citizens who are resident in Ireland should make their
application via the Department of Foreign Affairs at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Telephone: (01) 408 2568(10:00 - 13:00)

Or for the Munster area:


Consular Services
Department of Foreign Affairs
1A South Mall
Cork
Telephone: (021) 4944763( 09:30 - 13:00)


Irish citizens who are residentabroad should make their
application to their nearest Irish Mission. If you are resident in
Italy, an application should be made to the Embassy in Rome.


Applications should be made at least four, but not more than six,
months before the marriage is due to take place.


The Embassy will issue your Nulla Osta one month
before the date of your wedding.


Documents Required



Original long form birth certificateof each Irish citizen to
be married.


A copy of the Irish passport of each Irish citizen to be married.


A fee of €60.00per Irish citizen intending to marry.


Standard postage fee for Nulla Ostas handed in at the
Embassyis €4.00.


Should your postal application to the Embassy include original
documentation, which is to be returned, a courier fee of €15.00
applies.


Late applications received 28 days or less before the intended date
marriage will incur an additional fee of €60.00.



In Italy, payment can be made by Italian bank drafts, personal
cheques or postal orders and should be made payable to &quot;Ambasciata
d'Irlanda&quot;.


In addition the appropriate forms amongst the following should be
completed:


To be completed by all Irish
applicants:MP1 (PDF 445kb) - Questionnaire to be
   completed by Irish citizen seeking Certificat De Coutume/
   Nulla Ostafor marriage abroad.


MP2
(PDF 32kb) - Confirmation of postal address in Italy -
MUST BE SUPPLIED TO EMBASSY IN ROME


To be completed by Irish applicants not previously married
or who have been widowed:MP2A
(PDF 273kb) - Statutory declaration by Irish citizen
seeking 'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta'for marriage
abroad. If widowed, an original death certificate for previous
spouse must be presented.


To be completed by Irish applicants who hold an Irish
divorce:MP2E (PDF 60kb) - Statutory
   declaration to be made by an Irish Citizen holding a divorce
   decree issued by the Irish courts requiring a 'Certificat de
   Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta' for marriage abroad. The original
   petition and final decree of divorce must be presented.


To be completed by Irish applicants who hold a foreign
divorce:
MP2B (PDF 627kb)
   -Statutory declaration to be made by a divorced
   Irish citizen requiring a 'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla
   Osta'for marriage abroad. The original petition and final
   decree of divorce must be presented.

To be completed by a Non-Irish divorced person who holds a
Foreign divorce wishing to marry an Irish
citizen:MP2D (PDF 496kb) - Statutory
   declaration to be made by a divorced person wishing to marry an
   Irish citizen requiring a 'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla
   Osta'for marriage abroad. The original petition and final
   decree of divorce must be presented along with the foreign
   national's long form birth certificate and passport or national
   identity card.


To be completed by a Non-Irish divorced person who holds an
Irish divorce wishing to marry an Irish
citizen:MP2F
(PDF 507kb) - Statutory declaration to be made by a
divorced person wishing to marry an Irish citizen requiring a
'Certificat de Coutume'/ 'Nulla Osta'for marriage abroad. The
original petition and final decree of divorce must be presented
along with the foreign national's long form birth certificate and
passport or national identity card.


Important notes onmaking
yourapplication:


All forms should be type-written or completed in block-capitals to
ensure that the information provided is legible.


All documents in languages other than English should be translated
and if not in original photocopies should be authenticated.


When completing the Questionnaire applicants should take care to
provide full contact details of the person and address to whom the
Nulla Osta should be sent. If you wish the Embassy to send the
Nulla Osta to an Italian address, you should include a full Italian
postcode.


The Statutory Declaration form must be completed in the presence
of, and witnessed by, one of the following: a Notary Public, a
Commissioner for Oaths, or a Solicitor. It is a criminal offence
punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment to make a Statutory
Declaration which is to your knowledge false or misleading in any
material respect.


Please note that the Nulla Osta, and therefore your marriage
certificate, will use the name that appears on your valid Irish
passport. Sometimes people are known by a different name to the one
on their passport and want to have this name on their wedding
certificate. If this is the case, you may wish to examine the
possibility of changing the name on your passport.


Registering your marriage


A marriage will only be recognised in Ireland if it is civilly
registered in Italy. The competent authorities for marriage
registration in Italy are the local Comunes. You
should note that church weddings are not automatically registered
with the local Comune. Often the priest celebrating the
weddingor the wedding planner helping to organise it will
take responsibility for registering the marriage but it is
wise to check that registration will be completed. The
Embassy does not have a role in the registrationprocess.


Obtaining Your Marriage Certificate


Before you leave Italy, it is advisable to make arrangements for a
copy of your marriage certificate to be sent to your home
address.For your convenience, the embassy has provided
a blank request form, in English and
   Italian,for you to fill in and leave for the attention of
   the appropriate authorities.


Same sex unions/Civil Partnership


Please Note: Applicants who are entering into a same sex
union abroad should contact Consular Section in either Dublin or
Cork, if resident in Ireland, or if abroad their nearest Diplomatic
or Consular Mission, for the appropriate application forms.

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					<title><![CDATA[About the Embassy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=29958</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Please note that as of Monday 22 October, the Embassy has moved to
the Villa Spada, Via Giacomo Medici, 1 - 00153 Roma.

The new telephone number of the Embassy is: (+39) 06 5852381.




Opening Hours



How to find us


Diplomatic
staff
    


Emergency Assistance for Irish Citizens



Embassy Closure Dates


Email the
Embassy


Honorary
Consulate












Opening Hours


The Consular Officeis open to the public Monday to Friday
from 10.00 - 12:30 and 15.00 - 16.30.


The Visa Office is open from 10.00 to 12.30 Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Visa queries can not be taken outside these times.


The Embassy's telephone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9.15
to 13.00 and from 14.15 to 17.30.





How to find us(map)


The Embassy of Ireland is located at Villa Spada, Via
Giacomo Medici, 1 - 00153 Roma


By Car
Enter the city on the exit no. 1 Via Aurelia from the ring road
(GRA - Grande Raccordo Anulare). Turn off onto Via Aurelia Antica
and follow directions for the Janiculum (Gianicolo).


By Bus
From Termini station take bus #75 to Poerio/Marino and get off at
Bonelli/Carini
From Venice Square (Piazza Venezia) take bus #44 to Montalcini and
get off at Bonnet/Carini


By Taxi
For info on tariffs see http://www.3570.it/ or call 06.3570


Diplomatic Staff


Ambassador – Pat Hennessy
Deputy Head of Mission (Political, Economyand Media) – E&#243;in
Duggan
First Secretary (Agriculture and UN Agencies) – Jarlath
O'Connor
Second Secretary (Consular and Culture) – Amal Kaoua





Emergency Assistance For Irish Citizens in Italy


The Embassy operates a weekend out-of-hours service for Irish
citizens requiring emergency assistance. If you are in need of
emergency assistance, please ring the Embassy at
(+39) 065852 381 and leave a message
on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored
regularly, and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as
possible. When you leave a message, remember to state your name,
the nature of the problem, where you are now, and the details of
how the Duty Officer can contact you (eg leave your mobile phone
number, or the phone number of the hotel/hostel where you are
staying).


Loss/Theft of Passport
If your passport is lost or stolen, contact the Embassy or
Consulate as soon as possible. You must also go to the nearest
Police Station and make a report. Keep a copy of your statement to
the police as you will have to submit it with your application for
a new passport.


If your passport is lost or stolen a police report is accepted by
some airlines in lieu of a passport, but always check with your
airline before going to the airport. If your airline will not
accept the police statement, the Embassy in Rome or the Honorary
Consulate in Milan can issue you with an Emergency Travel
Certificate.





Embassy Closure Dates


The Embassy will be closed on the following dates
in the year 2013:


Tuesday, 1 January
Monday,7 January
Friday, 29 March
Monday, 1 April
Wednesday, 1 May
Monday, 3 June
Thursday, 15 August
Friday, 1 November
Monday, 9 December
Wednesday, 25 December
Thursday, 26 December

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					<title><![CDATA[Passports for Children]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=29982</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children. 

Since 1 October 2004, all children, regardless of age, must obtain
an individual passport in their own name.


In line with best international practice, the Passport Office
ceased the practice of including children on their parents'
passports since 1 October 2004. This is intended to increase the
security of international travel for children and reduce the risk
of kidnapping and child trafficking.


Parents’ passports issued before 1 October on which children have
been included remain valid and do not need to be replaced.


Children who are included on a parent's passport issued before 1
October 2004, may continue to travel to most countries, including
Italy and San Marino and Libyaup to their 16th birthday along
with that parent providing the passport is still valid. There are,
however, some exceptions including the Czech Republic which
requires persons aged 15 and over to carry their own passport and
Estonia which requires all persons aged 7 and over to carry their
own passport. Additionally, since 26 October 2004, all persons,
irrespective of age, require an individual passport for entry into
the United States .


If in doubt, parents should check with the Embassy or Consulate of
the country concerned before they travel.


The current passport fee structure is as follows -
Up to age 3 3 year
passport Fee €15
Aged 3 to 17 5 year passport
Fee €25


For the issue of a passport to a child living abroad (first time or
renewal), the application form APS2 must be submitted.


The application form includes a section for parental consent.
- Long Form Birth Certificate (in all cases) This is most
important. The long form birth certificate must be submitted on all
occasions for which a passport is applied for a person under 18
years of age, ie first occasion as well as subsequent renewals. If
the birth certificate is not included the application will be
rejected.


- Children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005 only –
Following the entry into force of the Irish Nationality and
Citizenship Act 2004 additional documentation is required from
parents of children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005.


In addition to the Birth certificate of the child the Passport
Office also requires the Birth Certificate or Passport of an Irish
citizen parent.


In the case of non Irish citizen parents the Passport Office
requires their passport and in some cases an additional
Declaration Form from the same parent. These requirements are fully
set out in the Section ‘New Citizenship
Changes'section of this website and also on the passport
application form. These requirements only apply to parents of
children born on or after 1 January 2005.



Previous Passport (if applicable )


2 Passport size photographs


Relevant Fee



There is an additional 
Sole Guardian Affidavit (PDF 198kb) form which must be
submitted along with a court order where a parent claims to
be the sole guardian of a child seeking a passport.


Please note – Signature - If the child is able to sign his/her
signature on the application form they should do soin the
signature box on the left hand side of Section 8of the
application form. If the child is unable to sign,this
signature box should be left blank. In such cases, a
parent/guardian should sign on the white strip at Section 8 in the
presence of the Garda (or other person) who witnesses the
application.


The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children well in advance of any expected travel
abroad.

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IRELAND-ITALY SIX NATIONS RUGBY MATCH
Saturday, 16th March 2013


Click here for Consular Advice for Irish Citizens


TRAVEL INSURANCE


The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you
obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas
medical costs, including medical evacuation, before travelling to
Italy. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers
you for the activities you want to undertake.


Irish Citizensshould note that the Irish Government
does not provide funds for emergency medical repatriation or for
repatriation of remains.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


Irish citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy. However,
you do require your passport, valid for the duration of your stay
in Italy.


TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN


Single parents and those travelling with a child but without one
(or both) of the child’s parents may be asked for proof that both
parents have given their consent for the child to travel. For
further information as to what is required, please contact the
Italian Embassy in Ireland.


PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION


Under Italian law, you are required to carry photographic ID with
you at all times.


HEALTH


You should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before
travelling to Italy. The EHIC card has replaced all old European
Health forms, such as the E111. Application forms can be downloaded
at www.ehic.ie or by picked up
at your local Health Office, Community Care office or Health
Centre.


The EHIC will only cover essential emergency treatment (i.e. any
medical treatment that becomes necessary because of either illness
or an accident.). This is not a substitute for travel
insurance.


As an EU citizen you are entitled, upon presentation of your EU
Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to be visited by a doctor for a small
sum. In case of emergencies, you can go to any Pronto Soccorso
(Accident and Emergency Room) free of charge. If the hospital
believes that it wasn’t a real emergency, it may charge a small
fee. The card gives access to state-provided medical
treatment only and treatment is on the same basis as an 'insured'
person living in the country being visited. The EHIC also
covers treatment needed for a chronic disease or pre-existing
illness. Arrangements need to be made in advance for kidney
dialysis or oxygen therapy. The EHIC will not cover a person if the
main purpose of their trip is to get medical treatment. An
EHIC is normally valid for three to five years and is free of
charge. See www.ehic.ie for
further details.


Cases of Chikungunya Fever, a viral infection
carried by mosquitoes, have been reported in recent years around
Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna Region of eastern Italy. The clinical
features include high fever, headache, myalgia and arthralgia, rash
and occasionally, gastrointestinal symptoms. Travellers are advised
to take sensible precautions against mosquito bites. Further
information on Chikungunya Fever can be found on the website of the
Health Protection Surveillance Centre: http://www.ndsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Vectorborne/ChikungunyaFever


Cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) have been reported in
Italy. The Ministry of Health has created a website which provides
information and advice on the H1N1 virus: http://www.fermailvirus.it/.You
can also contactthe public information hotline on 1500,
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.


If you fall ill whilst in Italy and require further advice on how
to access healthcare, please contact the Embassy.


NATURAL DISASTERS


Earthquakes



Many parts of Italy lie on a major seismic fault line. Minor
tremors and earthquakes are almost a daily occurrence.


L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo Region (58 Kilometres north east of Rome)
was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale in
April 2009. Further tremors in that area cannot be ruled out.


Earthquakes measuring between 5 and 6 on the Richter scale hit the
Emilia region of Italyin May of 2012 and quakes and
aftershocks continued over the following months. There was
significant damage to popular tourist destinations including
Modena, Mantova and other cities in the Ferrara province.
Somebuildings are still considered unsafe and there has been
extensive damage to infrastructure.


Further information (in Italian) can be found on the following
websites : www.provincia.fe.it
; www.provincia.modena.it
; www.provincia.re.it
.


Flooding



Visitors to Venice should note that parts of Venice are liable to
flooding at certain times of year, especially in late autumn and
early spring.


Wildfires


Sardinia suffered from wildfires during summer 2009 which are now
under control.


SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY


Public demonstrations are a relatively frequent occurrence in
Italy, especially in the centres of major cities where tourists are
likely to find themselves. They are usually well organised
and rarely if ever turn violent. However, travellers should
exercise common sense if in the vicinity of large public
gatherings.


Threat of TerrorismAs in other parts of the
European Union, the Italian government is fully aware of the threat
of terrorism and is taking measures to combat this threat. In
general there is a strong police presence at the major tourist
sites, train stations etc.

CrimeIncidents of violent crime against
tourists in Italy are rare. However travellers should be
aware that petty crime (pick pocketing, bag snatching etc) is
common, particularly on public transport and in tourist
areas. Vigilance should be paid to personal belongings in
train stations (particularly Termini Station in Rome) in the public
areas of the airports, at all tourist sites and when using bus,
metro or tram services, including when unloading baggage from
coaches travelling to and from the airports. Pickpockets
generally ply their trade on crowded buses in popular tourist areas
(especially the No 64 bus which serves St Peters’ Basilica in Rome)
, as well as on the street. Thieves often work in a team,
with one or more distracting the victim as others commit the crime.
It is common for the distraction to be children posing as beggars
and asking for money.


Keep all valuables safe, secure and out of sight. Take sensible
precautions such as wearing hand- and shoulder-bags with the strap
across the shoulder and locking valuables in hotel safes when not
required. Usual personal safety rules should be applied when
walking in cities at night.


Travellers are advised to carry just one credit card and a small
amount of cash. Other money and credit cards should be left in a
secure place such as a hotel safe. Leave copies of your
passport, travel and insurance details with family or friends in
Ireland. You may also want to keep a record of the details in your
e-mail account, but check that your account is absolutely secure
before you do this.


The Embassy has been made aware of an increasingnumber of
incidents recently where travellers have been drugged through
substances being placed in drinks, and subsequently robbed of
money, credit cards and mobile telephones. Travellers are advised
to exercise vigilance in bars, and be wary of drinks offered by
strangers in night spots and areas where tourists congregate in the
evenings.


Theft from vehicles is common. Drivers should keep doors locked,
windows rolled up and valuables out of sight both whilst driving
and when parked.


Illegal traders operate in many of the major cities in Italy.
You are advised not to purchase items from these traders; if you do
so, you may be fined by the local police.


EMERGENCY NUMBERS


The Emergency Number for the Police is:

113 or 112
The Emergency Number for the Ambulance Service:
 118


MoneyAs in Ireland, the Euro is the currency
of Italy. Irish ATM cards displaying the Maestro and Cirrus symbols
can usually be used easily in ATMs displaying those and/or the EC
symbol; please check with your bank for further information.
When using ATM machines, take the usual precautions, such as
checking that the machine has not been interfered with before use
and hiding your PIN number from others as you enter it into the
machine. Credit Cards can usually be used in ATMs also,
though costs may be substantially higher and can involve interest
charges. You may find that the use of credit cards is not as
extensive in Italy as it is in Ireland. Therefore do not be
surprised if some shops and services do not accept credit cards,
and where you intend to pay for a meal by credit card it is prudent
to check if your credit card/card type can be accepted before
ordering.


LOCAL LAWS &amp;amp; CUSTOMS


Consumption of AlcoholVisitors to Italy
should be aware that alcoholic spirits are usually sold in
significantly larger measures in bars and restaurants than in
Ireland. Whilst Italians will normally drink wine with their
meals, there is a cultural taboo and intolerance regarding public
intoxication and in particular anti-social behaviour as a result of
excessive alcohol consumption.


Illegal DrugsThe Italian authorities take
the possession of illegal drugs in any quantity extremely seriously
and such activity may result in imprisonment.


Public ConductIn cities such as Florence and
Venice, you should observe notices regarding public conduct. In
certain areas, near churches and in some piazzas, eating and
sitting on steps or monuments is forbidden. Churches and other
places of worship, including St Peters’ Basilica, require visitors
to dress modestly.


Marriages in ItalyAll Irish citizens wishing
to marry in Italy must obtain a nulla osta (a certificate of
freedom to marry). More information on how to apply is
available here.


LOCAL TRAVEL


TaxisTaxis in Italy are licensed, with
clearly marked signage. They run on a meter, and a list of
supplementary charges (late hours, luggage etc) will be listed
inside. Air- and seaports often attract unlicensed drivers
posing as taxis, which should be avoided as they will generally
overcharge tourists. It is therefore recommended that only
official taxis be hired.


Please be aware that when you call for a taxi, the meter starts
running the minute the taxi is dispatched to your location. So, for
example, if the taxi dispatcher or recording tells you that “Taxi
X” is arriving in 5 minutes, you should know that there will be 5
minutes’ worth of fare on the meter when it arrives.


For your safety, never get into a taxi when the driver is already
accompanied or agree to the driver picking up another person.

Major cities also have a number of chauffeur companies, which often
offer transfer from the airport to the centre and vice versa at
competitive prices. Ask at your hotel for further details.


The local Roman authorities have set a flat fare of €30 for
journeys to and from Ciampino airport and the centre of Rome
(within the Aurelian Walls) and €40 for journeys to and from
Fumincino airport and the centre of Rome (within the Aurelian
Walls). Before travelling to Rome, check whether your hotel is
located in area covered by this agreement. No further charges
should be made for luggage, extra passengers etc.


Public TransportBuses, trains, trams and the
metro all require valid tickets. These must be purchased in
advance and validated in a validating machine either in the station
or on the bus/tram. Failure to have a valid ticket will
result in an on-the-spot fine of around €50 to €60 per person.
Inspectors will make no exceptions for tourists.


Tickets can often be purchased in small caf&#233;s, especially those
which also sell cigarettes (look out for the blue T sign which
signifies Tabaccheria (Tobacco shop).


Public Transport strikes occur relatively frequently in Italy, with
reduced services or complete suspension. They are generally
advertised in advance, and tourists should keep informed of
possible strikes and how these may impact on their plans.


ROAD USE


You must hold a full driving licence to drive in Italy. Ensure that
you have a valid Irish or international licence. If driving an
Irish registered car, ensure that it is fully insured and that you
carry your logbook, proof of insurance and NCT certificate (if
appropriate). If you rent a car, you should also carry your rental
contract at all times. If you are driving a car belonging to
someone else, you may be asked to present written permission from
the owner.


Caution and vigilance should be exercised when driving abroad.
Traffic can be faster-paced than in Ireland and driving customs are
different. In cities and towns, the widespread use of
motorbikes and mopeds require drivers to be extra alert and
cautious.


It is important to note that when turning right at junctions, even
if there is a green signal, pedestrians crossing the road into
which one is turning have precedence. All drivers are
required to wear a reflective vest and to use a reflective triangle
warning sign if they need to stop at the roadside. Dipped
headlights must be used at all times when driving on the motorways
(Autostrada) and major roads


Drive within the speed limit and do not drink and drive. The
blood alcohol limit is 0.5 grams per litre. As in Ireland,
there are severe penalties for driving under the influence of
alcohol. Driving violations can lead to heavy on-the-spot fines,
imprisonment or immediate confiscation of your driving licence.


Restricted Access to Italian City Centres
Many Italian city centres operate restricted driving zones to which
only cars with permits have access. Fines will be issued to all
cars entering this zone without a permit. The boundaries of
such restricted areas will be marked by signs stating “ZTL” (Zona
Traffico Limitato / Limited Traffic Zone). As signage can be
limited, it may not always be clear if a restricted zone is in
operation. In addition, car license plates are read electronically
so you may not be aware that you have incurred a fine until you
receive notification via post some months later. Tourists are
advised to seek local advice on whether restricted traffic zones
are in operation, and to respect all regulations. If your
hotel is in the centre of the city concerned, you may be able to
obtain a temporary pass for that city; please contact your hotel
for further details.


Fines for road traffic offences
Fines may be issued up to one year after the offence was committed
and can be increased if they are not then paid within 60
days.


The Italian Highway Code also makes provision for a number of “on
the spot” fines. If you are unable to pay, the fine will be sent to
your home address and may be increased.


Italian MotorwaysThe authority responsible
for the Italian motorway system provides useful information, in
English, on the following website: http://www.autostrade.it/en/index.html


PedestriansPedestrians should remember that
traffic will be coming from the opposite direction to traffic in
Ireland. They should pay particular heed to the additional danger
at night when walking along roads without a proper pavement and
when crossing roads even at a designated crossing place. Most
pedestrian crossings are not controlled by signals, but rather are
similar to zebra-crossings in Ireland; however drivers, especially
on motorbikes and mopeds, sometimes do not respect these, so
particular care should be taken.


COMMUNICATIONS / MOBILE PHONES


The international code for dialling Italy from Ireland is
0039. For example, if calling the Irish Embassy in Rome from
Ireland dial: 00 39 06 5852381.


To call Ireland from Italy, use the prefix 00353. For
example, to call the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin dial:
00 353 1408 2000. 


If using your mobile phone while in Italy, you should ensure that
it is equipped for roaming before you travel. If you use a
pre-paid mobile ensure that you top it up with plenty of credit
before you leave home. You may wish to register with your
provider to allow you to top-up via the internet, through your
mobile, or by text.


TOURIST INFORMATION SOURCES


Italian State Tourist Board: www.enit.it


Rome Tourist Board: http://www.romaturismo.it


Trenitalia (intercity rail services): http://www.trenitalia.com


Airports in Rome: http://www.adr.it


Public Transport in Rome: http://www.atac.roma.it


DIPLOMATIC ANDCONSULAR MISSIONSIN ITALY


The Embassy of Ireland to Italy is located in Rome.


Contact details for all IrishMissions (including
Honorary Consuls) in Italy are available here. (Opens in
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IRELAND-ITALY SIX NATIONS RUGBY MATCH
Saturday, 16th March 2013


Click here for Consular Advice for Irish Citizens


TRAVEL INSURANCE


The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you
obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas
medical costs, including medical evacuation, before travelling to
Italy. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers
you for the activities you want to undertake.


Irish Citizensshould note that the Irish Government
does not provide funds for emergency medical repatriation or for
repatriation of remains.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


Irish citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy. However,
you do require your passport, valid for the duration of your stay
in Italy.


TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN


Single parents and those travelling with a child but without one
(or both) of the child’s parents may be asked for proof that both
parents have given their consent for the child to travel. For
further information as to what is required, please contact the
Italian Embassy in Ireland.


PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION


Under Italian law, you are required to carry photographic ID with
you at all times.


HEALTH


You should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before
travelling to Italy. The EHIC card has replaced all old European
Health forms, such as the E111. Application forms can be downloaded
at www.ehic.ie or by picked up
at your local Health Office, Community Care office or Health
Centre.


The EHIC will only cover essential emergency treatment (i.e. any
medical treatment that becomes necessary because of either illness
or an accident.). This is not a substitute for travel
insurance.


As an EU citizen you are entitled, upon presentation of your EU
Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to be visited by a doctor for a small
sum. In case of emergencies, you can go to any Pronto Soccorso
(Accident and Emergency Room) free of charge. If the hospital
believes that it wasn’t a real emergency, it may charge a small
fee. The card gives access to state-provided medical
treatment only and treatment is on the same basis as an 'insured'
person living in the country being visited. The EHIC also
covers treatment needed for a chronic disease or pre-existing
illness. Arrangements need to be made in advance for kidney
dialysis or oxygen therapy. The EHIC will not cover a person if the
main purpose of their trip is to get medical treatment. An
EHIC is normally valid for three to five years and is free of
charge. See www.ehic.ie for
further details.


Cases of Chikungunya Fever, a viral infection
carried by mosquitoes, have been reported in recent years around
Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna Region of eastern Italy. The clinical
features include high fever, headache, myalgia and arthralgia, rash
and occasionally, gastrointestinal symptoms. Travellers are advised
to take sensible precautions against mosquito bites. Further
information on Chikungunya Fever can be found on the website of the
Health Protection Surveillance Centre: http://www.ndsc.ie/hpsc/A-Z/Vectorborne/ChikungunyaFever


Cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) have been reported in
Italy. The Ministry of Health has created a website which provides
information and advice on the H1N1 virus: http://www.fermailvirus.it/.You
can also contactthe public information hotline on 1500,
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.


If you fall ill whilst in Italy and require further advice on how
to access healthcare, please contact the Embassy.


NATURAL DISASTERS


Earthquakes



Many parts of Italy lie on a major seismic fault line. Minor
tremors and earthquakes are almost a daily occurrence.


L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo Region (58 Kilometres north east of Rome)
was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale in
April 2009. Further tremors in that area cannot be ruled out.


Earthquakes measuring between 5 and 6 on the Richter scale hit the
Emilia region of Italyin May of 2012 and quakes and
aftershocks continued over the following months. There was
significant damage to popular tourist destinations including
Modena, Mantova and other cities in the Ferrara province.
Somebuildings are still considered unsafe and there has been
extensive damage to infrastructure.


Further information (in Italian) can be found on the following
websites : www.provincia.fe.it
; www.provincia.modena.it
; www.provincia.re.it
.


Flooding



Visitors to Venice should note that parts of Venice are liable to
flooding at certain times of year, especially in late autumn and
early spring.


Wildfires


Sardinia suffered from wildfires during summer 2009 which are now
under control.


SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY


Public demonstrations are a relatively frequent occurrence in
Italy, especially in the centres of major cities where tourists are
likely to find themselves. They are usually well organised
and rarely if ever turn violent. However, travellers should
exercise common sense if in the vicinity of large public
gatherings.


Threat of TerrorismAs in other parts of the
European Union, the Italian government is fully aware of the threat
of terrorism and is taking measures to combat this threat. In
general there is a strong police presence at the major tourist
sites, train stations etc.

CrimeIncidents of violent crime against
tourists in Italy are rare. However travellers should be
aware that petty crime (pick pocketing, bag snatching etc) is
common, particularly on public transport and in tourist
areas. Vigilance should be paid to personal belongings in
train stations (particularly Termini Station in Rome) in the public
areas of the airports, at all tourist sites and when using bus,
metro or tram services, including when unloading baggage from
coaches travelling to and from the airports. Pickpockets
generally ply their trade on crowded buses in popular tourist areas
(especially the No 64 bus which serves St Peters’ Basilica in Rome)
, as well as on the street. Thieves often work in a team,
with one or more distracting the victim as others commit the crime.
It is common for the distraction to be children posing as beggars
and asking for money.


Keep all valuables safe, secure and out of sight. Take sensible
precautions such as wearing hand- and shoulder-bags with the strap
across the shoulder and locking valuables in hotel safes when not
required. Usual personal safety rules should be applied when
walking in cities at night.


Travellers are advised to carry just one credit card and a small
amount of cash. Other money and credit cards should be left in a
secure place such as a hotel safe. Leave copies of your
passport, travel and insurance details with family or friends in
Ireland. You may also want to keep a record of the details in your
e-mail account, but check that your account is absolutely secure
before you do this.


The Embassy has been made aware of an increasingnumber of
incidents recently where travellers have been drugged through
substances being placed in drinks, and subsequently robbed of
money, credit cards and mobile telephones. Travellers are advised
to exercise vigilance in bars, and be wary of drinks offered by
strangers in night spots and areas where tourists congregate in the
evenings.


Theft from vehicles is common. Drivers should keep doors locked,
windows rolled up and valuables out of sight both whilst driving
and when parked.


Illegal traders operate in many of the major cities in Italy.
You are advised not to purchase items from these traders; if you do
so, you may be fined by the local police.


EMERGENCY NUMBERS


The Emergency Number for the Police is:

113 or 112
The Emergency Number for the Ambulance Service:
 118


MoneyAs in Ireland, the Euro is the currency
of Italy. Irish ATM cards displaying the Maestro and Cirrus symbols
can usually be used easily in ATMs displaying those and/or the EC
symbol; please check with your bank for further information.
When using ATM machines, take the usual precautions, such as
checking that the machine has not been interfered with before use
and hiding your PIN number from others as you enter it into the
machine. Credit Cards can usually be used in ATMs also,
though costs may be substantially higher and can involve interest
charges. You may find that the use of credit cards is not as
extensive in Italy as it is in Ireland. Therefore do not be
surprised if some shops and services do not accept credit cards,
and where you intend to pay for a meal by credit card it is prudent
to check if your credit card/card type can be accepted before
ordering.


LOCAL LAWS &amp;amp; CUSTOMS


Consumption of AlcoholVisitors to Italy
should be aware that alcoholic spirits are usually sold in
significantly larger measures in bars and restaurants than in
Ireland. Whilst Italians will normally drink wine with their
meals, there is a cultural taboo and intolerance regarding public
intoxication and in particular anti-social behaviour as a result of
excessive alcohol consumption.


Illegal DrugsThe Italian authorities take
the possession of illegal drugs in any quantity extremely seriously
and such activity may result in imprisonment.


Public ConductIn cities such as Florence and
Venice, you should observe notices regarding public conduct. In
certain areas, near churches and in some piazzas, eating and
sitting on steps or monuments is forbidden. Churches and other
places of worship, including St Peters’ Basilica, require visitors
to dress modestly.


Marriages in ItalyAll Irish citizens wishing
to marry in Italy must obtain a nulla osta (a certificate of
freedom to marry). More information on how to apply is
available here.


LOCAL TRAVEL


TaxisTaxis in Italy are licensed, with
clearly marked signage. They run on a meter, and a list of
supplementary charges (late hours, luggage etc) will be listed
inside. Air- and seaports often attract unlicensed drivers
posing as taxis, which should be avoided as they will generally
overcharge tourists. It is therefore recommended that only
official taxis be hired.


Please be aware that when you call for a taxi, the meter starts
running the minute the taxi is dispatched to your location. So, for
example, if the taxi dispatcher or recording tells you that “Taxi
X” is arriving in 5 minutes, you should know that there will be 5
minutes’ worth of fare on the meter when it arrives.


For your safety, never get into a taxi when the driver is already
accompanied or agree to the driver picking up another person.

Major cities also have a number of chauffeur companies, which often
offer transfer from the airport to the centre and vice versa at
competitive prices. Ask at your hotel for further details.


The local Roman authorities have set a flat fare of €30 for
journeys to and from Ciampino airport and the centre of Rome
(within the Aurelian Walls) and €40 for journeys to and from
Fumincino airport and the centre of Rome (within the Aurelian
Walls). Before travelling to Rome, check whether your hotel is
located in area covered by this agreement. No further charges
should be made for luggage, extra passengers etc.


Public TransportBuses, trains, trams and the
metro all require valid tickets. These must be purchased in
advance and validated in a validating machine either in the station
or on the bus/tram. Failure to have a valid ticket will
result in an on-the-spot fine of around €50 to €60 per person.
Inspectors will make no exceptions for tourists.


Tickets can often be purchased in small caf&#233;s, especially those
which also sell cigarettes (look out for the blue T sign which
signifies Tabaccheria (Tobacco shop).


Public Transport strikes occur relatively frequently in Italy, with
reduced services or complete suspension. They are generally
advertised in advance, and tourists should keep informed of
possible strikes and how these may impact on their plans.


ROAD USE


You must hold a full driving licence to drive in Italy. Ensure that
you have a valid Irish or international licence. If driving an
Irish registered car, ensure that it is fully insured and that you
carry your logbook, proof of insurance and NCT certificate (if
appropriate). If you rent a car, you should also carry your rental
contract at all times. If you are driving a car belonging to
someone else, you may be asked to present written permission from
the owner.


Caution and vigilance should be exercised when driving abroad.
Traffic can be faster-paced than in Ireland and driving customs are
different. In cities and towns, the widespread use of
motorbikes and mopeds require drivers to be extra alert and
cautious.


It is important to note that when turning right at junctions, even
if there is a green signal, pedestrians crossing the road into
which one is turning have precedence. All drivers are
required to wear a reflective vest and to use a reflective triangle
warning sign if they need to stop at the roadside. Dipped
headlights must be used at all times when driving on the motorways
(Autostrada) and major roads


Drive within the speed limit and do not drink and drive. The
blood alcohol limit is 0.5 grams per litre. As in Ireland,
there are severe penalties for driving under the influence of
alcohol. Driving violations can lead to heavy on-the-spot fines,
imprisonment or immediate confiscation of your driving licence.


Restricted Access to Italian City Centres
Many Italian city centres operate restricted driving zones to which
only cars with permits have access. Fines will be issued to all
cars entering this zone without a permit. The boundaries of
such restricted areas will be marked by signs stating “ZTL” (Zona
Traffico Limitato / Limited Traffic Zone). As signage can be
limited, it may not always be clear if a restricted zone is in
operation. In addition, car license plates are read electronically
so you may not be aware that you have incurred a fine until you
receive notification via post some months later. Tourists are
advised to seek local advice on whether restricted traffic zones
are in operation, and to respect all regulations. If your
hotel is in the centre of the city concerned, you may be able to
obtain a temporary pass for that city; please contact your hotel
for further details.


Fines for road traffic offences
Fines may be issued up to one year after the offence was committed
and can be increased if they are not then paid within 60
days.


The Italian Highway Code also makes provision for a number of “on
the spot” fines. If you are unable to pay, the fine will be sent to
your home address and may be increased.


Italian MotorwaysThe authority responsible
for the Italian motorway system provides useful information, in
English, on the following website: http://www.autostrade.it/en/index.html


PedestriansPedestrians should remember that
traffic will be coming from the opposite direction to traffic in
Ireland. They should pay particular heed to the additional danger
at night when walking along roads without a proper pavement and
when crossing roads even at a designated crossing place. Most
pedestrian crossings are not controlled by signals, but rather are
similar to zebra-crossings in Ireland; however drivers, especially
on motorbikes and mopeds, sometimes do not respect these, so
particular care should be taken.


COMMUNICATIONS / MOBILE PHONES


The international code for dialling Italy from Ireland is
0039. For example, if calling the Irish Embassy in Rome from
Ireland dial: 00 39 06 5852381.


To call Ireland from Italy, use the prefix 00353. For
example, to call the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin dial:
00 353 1408 2000. 


If using your mobile phone while in Italy, you should ensure that
it is equipped for roaming before you travel. If you use a
pre-paid mobile ensure that you top it up with plenty of credit
before you leave home. You may wish to register with your
provider to allow you to top-up via the internet, through your
mobile, or by text.


TOURIST INFORMATION SOURCES


Italian State Tourist Board: www.enit.it


Rome Tourist Board: http://www.romaturismo.it


Trenitalia (intercity rail services): http://www.trenitalia.com


Airports in Rome: http://www.adr.it


Public Transport in Rome: http://www.atac.roma.it


DIPLOMATIC ANDCONSULAR MISSIONSIN ITALY


The Embassy of Ireland to Italy is located in Rome.


Contact details for all IrishMissions (including
Honorary Consuls) in Italy are available here. (Opens in
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