BOYLE LEADS SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR NORTHERN IRELAND PEACE PROGRAMS
December 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives increased funding for peace programs in the north of Ireland to $2 million as part of a Fiscal Year 2020 government spending package, expected to be signed by the President on Friday. This substantial increase is a result of an amendment offered by Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) in June to the Fiscal Year 2020 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations.
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RTE News
By Brian O’Donovan, Washington Correspondent

The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of a resolution reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement.

The bill, which calls for strict adherence to the Good Friday Agreement during Brexit negotiations, was passed by unanimous voice vote following a debate tonight on Capitol Hill.

The legislation urges the UK and the EU to ensure that Brexit does not threaten peace on the island of Ireland and strongly opposes the reintroduction of a hard border.

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The leadership of the Irish Chamber was proud to attend Irish Network USA’s annual conference. Check out the highlights below.

As it’s that time of year, we wanted to send a note to let you know how thankful we are for your efforts to continue engaging the Global Irish. Through business networking, celebrations of Irish arts, efforts to expand educational exchanges, and more, you have made 2019 another banner year in facilitating investment in Ireland by the many Irish, Irish Americans, and “friends” of Ireland that we call members of Irish Network USA. Read More