Through the ‘Diaspora Voice’ initiative, the Federation of Irish Societies will be encouraging the Irish in Britain to learn about and get involved with the national discussion about constitutional reform.

Dr Mary Tilki, chair of the Federation of Irish Societies and leading academic in Irish health, has been invited to speak at the next APPG on Dementia meeting at Westminster in March 2013.

Irish construction leaders have backed the Cuimhne Campaign to create an army of volunteers.

Bobby McDonagh has been re-assigned to Rome in a major reshuffle or Irish ambassadors abroad.

The Irish Network Stevenage had their annual Christmas lunch for its members and guests last week and with over 140 attending, including the Stevenage Mayor and Mayoress and local Councillors.