Peter King seeks U.S. Support for International Fund of Ireland

King appeals for re-instatement of U.S. funds

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New York GOP Congressman Peter King

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“Recently, an increase in violence has shown that the wounds of war have not healed. Dissidents have been targeting police officers and community courthouses following the devolution of the policing and justice systems in the North achieved through the historic Hillsborough Agreement,” King said.

“Overall, the number of bombings and attempted bombings has doubled over the past year.  The surge in hostility aims to derail what has been achieved throughout the peace process.”
King says it is important for the U.S. to keep supporting the fund which, he said, “unites people on both sides of the political divide through joint grassroots projects and programming.”   

“The United States has maintained support for the IFI for many years, and deserves considerable credit for the program’s success.  With 35 million Americans of Irish descent, our ties to Ireland are strong, and our interests are well-served by remaining deeply engaged in the peace process,” he wrote.

“Additionally, since the IFI is a multinational effort, it is a bargain for the United States because only a small investment from us goes a great deal further when combined with the funds received from other countries.”

King joins Democratic Congressman Joe Crowley of New York in urging continued U.S. support for the IFI.  In March Crowley called on the Republican leadership in Congress to keep the IFI funding alive.

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