New York Young Leaders - Leadership Forum - 6.27.08

June 27th, at the private residence of Irish Consul General, Niall Burgess, the New York Young Leaders were joined for breakfast by Enda Kenny, TD for their first-ever Leadership Forum. In 2002, Deputy Kenny was elected as leader of Irish political party Fine Gael and is the former Minister for Tourism and Trade in Ireland. Kenny is also the spokesperson for Northern Ireland.

Guests convened on the penthouse rooftop terrace to catch the picturesque views of New York City before sitting down to breakfast. During breakfast Deputy Kenny discussed the importance of bringing business to Northern Ireland and the reciprocal relationship that will have in the Peace Process. He discussed the direction in which he sees Northern Ireland’s economic future progressing and reiterated that support is needed there more now than ever in order to keep momentum going, especially with the change in leadership of the Unionist party.

Young Leader, Pat Tully, emphasized the need for integration in Northern Ireland and the positive effect that will have on business networking, a key factor in economic growth. Niall Burgess pointed out the opportunity we have to capitalize on strengthening our global Irish network and the great things that will do for business in Ireland and the US. The lively conversation led to the brainstorming of wonderful new things to come within the global circle of Irish and Irish-American Young Leaders.

Photos
1. Young Leaders enjoy the view from the Consul General’s residence
2. Ireland’s Consul General Niall Burgess and Enda Kenny, TD enjoy a breakfast discussion with Young Leaders
3. Young Leaders with Consul General Niall Burgess and Enda Kenny TD
4. Breakfast

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Caitlin McCormick
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