Aidan Cronin, at Director/Principal Officer level, heads the team in the Irish Abroad Unit (IAU). The IAU leads on Ireland’s engagement with Irish diaspora communities worldwide, including: implementation of Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025; administering the Emigrant Support Programme; supporting strategic diaspora projects; liaising with overseas survivor support groups; administering the PDSA scheme; coordinating Brigid’s Day international programme and consideration of voting rights for citizens overseas.