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14/11/2003
Young people the key to reconciliation says Murphy
Young people are our hope for the future of Northern Ireland, Secretary of State, Paul Murphy has said.
The Minister was speaking at a reception for the Irish Youth Foundation in Chelsea at which the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, was also present.
"Your role in our society is vital," Mr Murphy said. "By actively exercising your democratic right to vote in the Assembly elections, you have the chance to shape the future of Northern Ireland.
"You face a future in which there may be many challenges, but you can now look forward with a hope and confidence denied to previous generations. Because the Good Friday Agreement offers the vision of a Northern Ireland at peace, a prosperous and diverse society at ease with itself.
"I hope all young people will take part in building that society and bringing about the reconciliation and healing that Northern Ireland needs."
The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) is a voluntary charity which was set up in 1989 with the aim of promoting projects and programmes that improve the lives of Irish children and young people under the age of 25 in Britain and Northern Ireland.
In particular it aims to support young Irish people who are socially, economically or culturally disadvantaged and assist them in leading a more integrated and fulfilling life.
Mary McAleese, the President of Ireland, is the charity's patron.
(MB)
The Minister was speaking at a reception for the Irish Youth Foundation in Chelsea at which the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, was also present.
"Your role in our society is vital," Mr Murphy said. "By actively exercising your democratic right to vote in the Assembly elections, you have the chance to shape the future of Northern Ireland.
"You face a future in which there may be many challenges, but you can now look forward with a hope and confidence denied to previous generations. Because the Good Friday Agreement offers the vision of a Northern Ireland at peace, a prosperous and diverse society at ease with itself.
"I hope all young people will take part in building that society and bringing about the reconciliation and healing that Northern Ireland needs."
The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) is a voluntary charity which was set up in 1989 with the aim of promoting projects and programmes that improve the lives of Irish children and young people under the age of 25 in Britain and Northern Ireland.
In particular it aims to support young Irish people who are socially, economically or culturally disadvantaged and assist them in leading a more integrated and fulfilling life.
Mary McAleese, the President of Ireland, is the charity's patron.
(MB)
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