Round Table meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs
November 1st, 2005

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The New York Chapter of The American Ireland Fund hosted a breakfast with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D. The first in a series of Round Table discussions with Ireland’s political, economic and cultural leaders, the breakfast provided a forum for New York business leaders to stay informed of the critical issues affecting contemporary Ireland. The meeting also afforded an opportunity to address the key concerns of Irish America.

Attended by over fifteen AIF New York regional board members, topics included the peace process in Northern Ireland, the importance of integrated education, and philanthropy in Ireland today. Ireland’s Consul General Tim O’Connor and Secretary General Dermot Gallagher also attended the breakfast.

Throughout his diplomatic career, The Minister has been involved with the Irish peace process, European Integration and the deepening of US/Irish relations. He thanked The American Ireland Fund for the constant support of over three decades of integrated education throughout Ireland and highlighted the AIF’s initiatives.