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Crowley on Ireland
As
the son of parents from Northern Ireland, Congressman Crowley has
been a staunch supporter and committed friend of a united Ireland
and its people. As a member of the influential Committee on International
Relations and Europe Subcommittee, Congressman Crowley has actively
pursued legislation that he hopes will promote peace and prosperity
throughout Ireland and its neighboring regions.
See the Ad-hoc Committee on Irish Affairs
Northern
Ireland Peace Process
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As a Co-chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, Congressman
Crowley has participated in and closely followed the Northern
Ireland Peace Process.
- Congressman
Crowley has participated in meeting with the leaders of the
major parties in Northern Ireland including Gerry Adams, Seamus
Mallon, John Hume, and David Trimble.
- Helped remove Gerry Adams from TSA "Security Watch List".
Promoting Stronger Economic Ties Between the United States and
Ireland
- Congressman
Crowley co-sponsored a bill that authorizes the President to
enter into a free-trade agreement with both Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland.
Honoring the Irish Hunger Strikers
- Congressman
Crowley co-sponsored a bill that calls for the recognition of
the historical significance of the sacrifices made by the Irish
Republican hunger strikers of 1981, and the subsequent political
impact of their actions on the Northern Ireland peace process.
- This
resolution also recognizes the female prisoners of Armagh, who
expressed their unwavering commitment to the Republican cause,
even though they were forbidden to strike.
Standing
Up for Human Rights
- The
Congressman condemns the brutal murder of Rosemary Nelson, a
human rights lawyer that valiantly fought for the rights of
her Catholic clients, in spite of the death threats made by
the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
- This
incident sparked legislation passed by Congressman Crowley recognizing
the significance of the Good Friday Peace Accords, condemning
all violence committed in violation of the Northern Ireland
cease-fire, and calling on the government of the United Kingdom
to expedite the investigation.
International Fund for Ireland
- The
International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was established to promote
social and economic advancement, and to encourage dialogue and
reconciliation in both the North and the Republic of Ireland
- Congressman
Crowley's request was funded at $108 million. in the Foreign Operations Appropriations
bill for fiscal year 2006.
Project
Children
- Project
Children successfully attempts to promote peace in Ireland by
bringing students from both sides of the sectarian divide on
the island of Ireland to the United States to allow these children
to learn in an atmosphere where peace and cooperation are of
paramount importance.
- Not
only does the Congressman support this program by signing legislation,
but has employed program members in his office.
- Congressman
Crowley was successful in obtaining funding in the amount of
$250,000 for this important project.
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