President’s visit opens way to lasting peace here
The US has made a significant contribution to the peace process and continued US administration support, through the International Fund for Ireland (IFI), is a significant factor in job creation and support for business.
Through its funding support from the United States, the EU and other donor countries, the IFI has created more than 37,000 jobs and helped over 4,000 business projects, including over 120 strategic foreign business alliances.
It has also allowed more than 10,000 young people from all sections of the community to receive training and improve employment prospects.
All politicians have a duty to secure lasting peace and reconciliation and the opportunity for all political representatives to join the policing boards before the Assembly elections should not be missed.
It is also critical to accomplish the final “acts of completion” which will demonstrate to the world that it is possible to make the leap from violence to the democratic process.
Dana Rosemary Scallon, MEP,
6, Colonial Buildings,
Eglinton Street,
Galway
