People still living in Ireland are seen and treated as more important than the people who were forced to leave. The government forgot about us. Out of sight, out of mind.
– Survivor Quote
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Submission to the Global Irish Position Paper, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – August 2025
In August 2025, the Special Advocate made a submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, calling for greater supports for Survivors and Affected Persons living overseas. She also highlighted the important work and vital services being provided by Irish support organisations to Survivors overseas.
Click below read her submission.
Quotes from Survivors living overseas
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I couldn’t stay. I wanted to, but the choice was taken away from me.
– Survivor Quote
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Beyond being abandoned by one’s family, we were also abandoned by our heritage, our culture and our country. To date, my experiences with Irish authorities has largely reinforced this sense of abandonment
– Survivor Quote
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I’ve just been really depressed lately. Just memories coming up from my time in the institution. I didn’t just lose my baby, I lost my family, my heritage and myself. There’s really no one to talk to over here that understands
– Survivor Quote
Download the Global Position Paper submission
Click below to download a copy of Patricia’s submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.