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Irish leaders debated the Good Friday Peace Agreement. The also debated Sinn Fein’s role in keeping the peace, and recent violence in Omaugh, which followed the agreement.

Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Ahearn delivered the commencement address at Boston College. He talked about the peace process and the upcoming referendum in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Ah…

The prime minister addressed the Dail about the Northern Ireland Peace Accord reached earlier this month. The accord would establish a joint assembly of both Northern Ireland and the Irish R…

George Mitchell and leaders of the various parties made statements to the press upon conclusion of the Northern Ireland peace talks. They highlighted various aspects of the agreement and str…

Prime Minister Bertie Ahern took members' questions, mostly about the progress of the Northern Ireland peace talks. The parties have imposed an April 9 deadline for reaching an agreement.

Prime Minister Bertie Ahern took members' questions. Topics included the recent European Union meeting on enlarging the body, the Northern Ireland peace talks and the recent talks in Washing…

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton hosted a reception for Prime Minister Bertie Ahern and other officials who are participating in the Northern Ireland peace talks. Presid…

After meeting with President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Bertie Ahern talked about the state of peace talks in Northern Ireland. He stressed the need for dialogue among all parties and than…

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern presented President Clinton with a bowl of shamrocks to symbolize the close relationship between Ireland and the U.S. He thanked the President for his suppo…

Members of Congress hosted Irish leaders at a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon. Prime Minister Ahern and Speaker Gingrich also exchanged gifts.

Prime Minister Ahern spoke at a fund-raising dinner for the American Ireland Fund. In his keynote speech, Prime Minister Ahern stressed the need for compromise and a mutually acceptable agre…

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern took members' questions on the Irish government response to the expulsion of Sinn Fein from Northern Ireland peace talks. He stressed that he hoped that Sin…