Last night, Minister McHugh attended the Ireland Fund of Great Britain Awards event recognising the work of Irish Heritage.

Speaking at the event, the Minister said: “It is wonderful to see the continued success of the Ireland Fund here in Britain, and to recognise the invaluable work that you have been doing for many years in supporting our Irish community and Irish organisations here in Britain”. 

Minister McHugh is visiting Irish community organisations supported by the Government’s Emigrant Support Programme, including the representative body for the Irish community across Britain, Irish in Britain, and the Southwark Irish Pensioners Project in south London. Minister McHugh will visit the rebuilt Irish Cultural Centre, in Hammersmith, in the final stage of its redevelopment.

During his visit, Minister McHugh is meeting representatives of the Irish community to discuss a range of issues including  those arising from the UK’s decision to leave the EU. This ongoing consultation is a valuable part of the Government’s ongoing consultations with Irish citizens who will be impacted by this decision.