Northern Ireland
21 January 2013 Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Leading Trade Unionist Inez McCormack "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Inez McCormack. For decades, Inez promoted peace and reconciliation in her beloved Northern Ireland and around the world. She challenged women and men to find a way to put aside their differences, move past hurt and anger, and work together to end violence and build a fair and lasting peace. It was a tremendous challenge, but Inez met it with joy."
2012
07 December 2012 Clinton Calls for More Work to Consolidate Northern Ireland Peace Speaking in Belfast Clinton said the murder of a prison officer in November, recent assaults on police and citizens and threats against elected officials are “sad reminders” that there are still people trying to destroy the peace.
07 December 201 Clinton at Lunch Hosted by The Ireland Funds
07 December 2012 Secretary Clinton's Remarks With First Minister of Northern Ireland, Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Martin McGuinness.
• Photos are on Flickr!
03 December 2012 Background Briefing: Senior State Department Officials En Route to Prague "Finally, we’ll go on to Belfast. You all know of the Secretary’s longstanding personal commitment to peace in Northern Ireland, everything she’s done over the past two decades on that score, and this will be an opportunity – she will meet with the First Minister, the Deputy Minister, and hear from them on the progress they’ve made recently on devolution and on peace and on economic advancement in Northern Ireland. "
29 November 2012 Secretary Clinton to Travel to the Czech Republic, Belgium, Ireland, and Northern Ireland
02 November 2012 Secretary Clinton on the Murder of Northern Ireland Prison Service Officer
14 September 2012 Women in Law and Business Conference at the Law Society of Northern Ireland Remarks by Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, via video stream, Washington, DC
30 April 2012 Secretary Clinton's Message for OSCE Northern Ireland Event
20 March 2012 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Owen Paterson Before Their Meeting
19 January 2012 True Leaders Are Active Global Citizens Ambassador Susman's op-ed in today's Irish News. The Ambassador is on a two-day visit to Northern Ireland where he will meet business and political leaders as well as students at Queen’s University.
2011
22 August 2011 Northern Ireland Alumni Recognized for Human Rights Role in Northern Ireland
24 May 2011 Remarks by President Obama at Irish Celebration, Dublin
11 May 2011 Statement by Ambassador Louis Susman Resignation of Declan Kelly
11 May 2011 Secretary Clinton on the Resignation of Economic Envoy for Northern Ireland Declan Kelly
02 April 2011 Statement by Secretary Clinton on the Murder of Northern Ireland Police Officer The U.S. Government strongly condemns the appalling murder of the police officer in Omagh, Northern Ireland today. The perpetrators of this cowardly act represent the failures of the past, and their actions run counter to the achievements, aspirations, and collective will of the people of Northern Ireland.
18 March 2011 Economic Envoy Welcomes Significant Randox Expansion The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by Randox Laboratories that it will create 242 new jobs in Northern Ireland. Randox is headquartered in County Antrim and has offices around the globe including the United States.
16 March 2010 Statement by Secretary Clinton on St. Patrick's Day
• Presidential Proclamation--Irish-American Heritage Month, 2011
04 March 2011 Economic Envoy To Co-Host NI Business Brief in Washington The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Declan Kelly today announced that he, in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a Northern Ireland business briefing entitled “Northern Ireland Economic Update – New Opportunities for Transatlantic Trade and Investment” on March 16th in Washington, D.C.
02 March 2011 Economic Envoy Welcomes First Derivatives Job Announcement The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by First Derivatives that it will create 359 new financial services jobs in the region. First Derivatives is a Northern Ireland based company with significant operations in the United States.
16 February 2011 Economic Envoy Welcomes Kana Software Job Anouncement The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland welcomed today’s announcement by U.S. based technology company KANA Software that it will create 109 new high quality jobs in Belfast. The company specializes in technology used in service management.
03 February 2011 Economic Envoy Welcomes Investment by Allen & Overy The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by international law firm Allen & Overy that it will create over 300 new jobs in Belfast. Allen & Overy is a London based law firm with offices around the world including the United States.
27 January 2011 Economic Envoy Welcomes New Intel/SAP Joint-Research Center in Belfast The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by Intel and SAP that they will create a ‘co-laboratory’ for mutually strategic research on future computing technologies and green IT.
24 January 2011 Economic Envoy Addresses Ulster Business Students U.S. Economic Envoy Declan Kelly has delivered an inspirational address on entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership to an audience of 250 University of Ulster business students and academics. As part of his wide ranging talk, Envoy Kelly paid tribute to the University of Ulster and its contribution to the development of Northern Ireland's economy and society.
04 November 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy welcomes 500-job expansion by Citi The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by Citi that it will expand its current operations in Belfast by creating 500 new jobs across its legal & compliance, operations, and technology functions. “Today’s announcement is another landmark moment for Northern Ireland which underlines once again that the region is one of the most attractive in the world for inward investment at the present time," said Envoy Kelly.
20 October 2010 Northern Ireland’s Leaders Meet with U.S. Investors New investment in Northern Ireland by U.S. corporations brings with it new jobs and opportunities for people, particularly young people, says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
19 October 2010 Secretary Clinton Provides Remarks at U.S.-Northern Ireland Economic Conference
19 October 2010 Envoy Kelly Welcomes New Investment by Dow Chemical Company and Terex Corporation The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcements by The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and Terex Corporation of new investments in Northern Ireland, which together will create approximately 60 new high quality jobs in the region. The announcements came today at a press conference preceding the U.S. – NI Economic Conference 2010, an initiative, aimed at increasing trade and investment opportunities between the United States and Northern Ireland.
18 October 2010 Secretary Clinton to Host the US-Northern Ireland Economic Conference October 19 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host the U.S.-Northern Ireland Economic Conference on Tuesday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m. The event brings together high-level executives of U.S. corporations currently or potentially invested in Northern Ireland and encourages increased economic activity in support of the peace process. Joining Secretary Clinton at the Conference will be Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
05 October 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy Welcomes Broadsoft Expansion in Belfast The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by U.S. based technology firm Broadsoft that it will create 12 new high quality telecommunications jobs at its offices in Belfast.
01 October 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes ATG Inc. Expansion in Belfast The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by U.S. based ATG Inc. that it will create 50 new high quality software development jobs in Northern Ireland. “U.S. technology firms of all sizes continue to look to Northern Ireland as a location for global expansion because of the talented workforce and expertise the region offers in technology and software development,” stated Envoy Kelly.
16 September 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes Official Opening of the New NYSE Euronext Office in Belfast
15 June 2010 Statement by Dept. of State spokesman On The Publication of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry Report
12 May 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy Welcomes GE Energy Announcement U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s announcement by GE Energy that it will create over 100 new jobs as part of an expansion of its operations in Northern Ireland. The new positions will be primarily in advanced manufacturing, research and development, and technical support roles.
28 April 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy Announces Screenplay Writing Competition U.S Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, today announced that Northern Ireland Screen will launch a screenplay writing competition in support of the Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013 Bid.
22 April 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland invites U.S. Corporations to Participate in Northern Ireland Employee Mentorship program
16 April 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy Announces Invest NI / NI Screen's Sponsorship of The Director's Brunch at the Tribeca Film Festival The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, today announced that Invest Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen will join with the Tribeca Film Festival in New York to showcase the region’s film and creative media industries. The initiative is in support of what is being done by Invest NI, Northern Ireland Screen and Envoy Kelly to promote the film and creative industries in Northern Ireland. Invest NI and Northern Ireland Screen will host the Directors’ Brunch at TFF, which will take place on April 26th, and brings together over 100 directors attending the Festival, from over 38 countries.
24 March 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Provides Embedded Support to Derry-Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013 Bid Envoy Kelly stated: "We have been working closely with the local bid team in the past several weeks to ensure that we provide all possible help and support their efforts to secure victory for Derry-Londonderry and the whole of Northern Ireland as part of this bidding process."
17 March 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland announces $1M Partnership with American Ireland fund The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Declan Kelly welcomed the announcement by the American Ireland Fund of its intention to seek to raise $1m over the next three years for a new endowment to support the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT program. The initiative is in support of the Envoy’s economic mission in Northern Ireland in which the AIF is an active participant and working group member.
17 March 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland announces $1M Partnership with American Ireland fund The U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Declan Kelly welcomed the announcement by the American Ireland Fund of its intention to seek to raise $1m over the next three years for a new endowment to support the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT program. The initiative is in support of the Envoy’s economic mission in Northern Ireland in which the AIF is an active participant and working group member.
16 March 2010 Northern Ireland Offers Perspective for Mideast Peace Efforts Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the United States is seeking the “full commitment” of Israelis and Palestinians to peace efforts, and visiting Irish Foreign Minister Michael Martin said the developing peace process in Northern Ireland offers the two sides a “useful template” for conflict resolution.
16 March 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes Q1 Labs Jobs Announcement for Belfast U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, has welcomed today's announcement by U.S. based security software company Q1 Labs that it will headquarter its European, Middle East and Africa operations in Belfast.
09 March 2010 Statement by Secretary Clinton on Northern Ireland Assembly Vote
on Devolution "I commend the Northern Ireland Assembly today for its
affirmation of the Hillsborough Agreement and its endorsement of the devolution
of policing and justice, an important step in ensuring a peaceful and prosperous
future for all of the people of Northern Ireland for generations to come.
Devolution will mark a major milestone in achieving the aspirations of the Good
Friday Agreement and the St. Andrews Agreement, and will help cement the
hard-won gains of the past decade."
• Remarks to the
Press by Philip Crowley Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Public Affairs
09 March 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes Vote on the Hillsborough Agreement U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Declan Kelly, welcomed today’s vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly on the Hillsborough Agreement and praised the decision to move forward with the devolution of policing and justice powers.
23 February 2010 Secretary Clinton's Remarks With Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward Secretary Clinton condemned Newry bombing saying that “It was another cowardly act of violence by those who would prefer to plant bombs than to argue for votes and to participate in the political process.”
05 February 2010 State Department background briefing on Northern Ireland
05 February 2010 Statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Northern Ireland Agreement on Policing and Justice
05 February 2010 Secretary Clinton’s Remarks on the Situation in Northern Ireland
05 February 2010 Statement by Ambassador Louis B. Susman on Northern Ireland Agreement on Policing and Justice
05 February 2010 U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes News of Agreement on Devolution of Policing and Justice.
28 January 2010 U. S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes the Announcement of Seagate’s Research and Development Investments in Northern Ireland U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly welcomed today’s announcement by Seagate of new research and development investments in Northern Ireland.
19 January 2010 U.S Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland Welcomes Announcement of New Parity Microsoft Center of Excellence in Belfast U.S. Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly welcomed today’s announcement by Parity Solutions Limited to create a Microsoft Center of Excellence in Belfast. “Parity has been operating in Northern Ireland for thirty years, and partnering with Microsoft since 1993. The creation of this new Microsoft Center of Excellence speaks volumes for the level of commitment by Parity and its employees but also the strong focus and investment by Minister Foster and the relevant government agencies in making it possible”.
12 January 2010 Statement by Secretary Clinton on the January 8 attack on PSNI office “The United States strongly condemns this morning's bombing that critically wounded a serving member of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. My thoughts and prayers are with the officer and his family.”
06 January 2010 Secretary Clinton on Ulster Defense Association Weapons Decommissioning
06 January 2010 Statement from a U.S. Government official in response to the Ulster Defense Association’s decommissioning announcement on Wednesday January 6.
2009
23 November 2009 Bipartisan U.S. Congress Statement on Dissident Attacks Statement of the Congressional Friends of Ireland and Co-chairs of the Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs on the dissidents attacks in Northern Ireland.
12 October 2009 Address of Secretary Clinton to Full Session of the Northern Ireland Assembly
27 June 2009 Statement by Secretary Clinton on Decommissioning "We welcome the statements today from the main unionist groups in Northern Ireland regarding the decommissioning of their weapons. The announcements underscore the remarkable progress that has taken place in Northern Ireland over the years."
17 March 2009 Obama Welcomes Ireland's Prime Minister to White House In an enduring American tradition, President Obama welcomed Ireland's prime minister, Brian Cowen, to the White House for a St. Patrick's Day celebration honoring close historical ties and shared global challenges facing both nations.
• Remarks by President Obama, Irish Prime Minister Cowen
17 March 2009 Remarks With Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams Before Their Meeting Secretary Clinton: Well, I’m delighted to welcome Gerry Adams to the State Department.
17 March 2009 Secretary of State Clinton And Northern Ireland Secretary of State Shaun Woodward Before Their Meeting
17 March 2009 Secretary Clinton Remarks With Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness
16 March 2009 Remarks with Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin After Their Meeting Secretary Clinton:I am delighted to welcome the foreign minister here today. I know this comes a little early, but, Minister Martin, I wish you and the people of Ireland and all people who are connected to the wonderful Irish history and traditions a very happy St. Patrick's Day.
08 March 2009 Statement on attack in Northern Ireland The United States condemns the attack in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
2008
10 July 2008 Northern Ireland’s First Police Ombudsman a Seeker of Truth As the first police ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Nuala Patricia O'Loan had an incredibly tough job: provide independent, impartial investigations of complaints of abuses committed by officers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland and its predecessor, the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
08 May 2008 Dobriansky's Remarks at U.S.-Northern Ireland Investment Conference Gala Dinner
07 May 2008 Dobriansky's Remarks at U.S.-Northern Ireland Investment Conference Reception
10 April 2008 Statement by Sean McCormack on the 10th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement "The U.S. congratulates the people of Northern Ireland on the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. We recognize and applaud the many positive steps forward over the past 10 years that have led to a peaceful, more prosperous Northern Ireland, where local leaders from each community are governing together and achieving a brighter future for generations to come."
20 February 2008 Special Envoy Dobriansky Leading Investment Mission to Northern Ireland President Bush’s Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, will lead a mission to Belfast, Northern Ireland, February 25-26. She will be joined by President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Robert Mosbacher, the Department of Treasury’s representative in Europe Barbara C. Matthews, and by representatives from the U.S. private sector.
2007
07 December 2007 President Bush Meets with First Minister of Northern Ireland Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness
14 November 2007 President Bush to Welcome First Minister of Northern Ireland Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to the White House
13 November 2007 Statement by Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland on decommissioning
09 October 2007 Statement by U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, Paula Dobriansky, on the issue of UDA Decommissioning
22 June 2007 Statement from Under Secretary of State and Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, Paula Dobriansky
21 June 2007 U.S. Consul General in Belfast Hosts Gathering For Families of the Disappeared U.S. Consul General Dean Pittman acknowledged the plight of families of the disappeared during a gathering at his residence in Ardnavally, South Belfast today. The event formed part of the Day of Private Reflection, an initiative proposed by the Healing through Remembering (HTR) project, to acknowledge and reflect on the hurt caused by conflict in Northern Ireland.
07 June 2007 U.S. Special Envoy Visits Northern Ireland Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs and Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, Paula Dobriansky met with political leaders, victims groups, business and community leaders, beneficiaries of the International Fund for Ireland, and staff and students at Rowallane Integrated School.
08 May 2007 Convening of Northern Ireland Assembly an "Important Moment" The Bush administration welcomes the convening of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government, which marks the end of direct rule from London and raises hopes for a permanent, peaceful coexistence between Northern Ireland’s Catholic and Protestant communities.
07 May 2007 President Bush's Message on the Restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly
09 March 2007 Statement by State Department spokesman Sean McCormack on the Northern Ireland Elections
09 March 2007 Visit of Prime Minister Ahern of Ireland to Washington
30 January 2007 Statement from the U.S. Special Envoy to the Northern Ireland Peace Process Mitchell Reiss Special Advisor for Northern Ireland Mitchell B. Reiss visited Northern Ireland, to meet with Northern Ireland political parties and British officials and review the implementation of the St. Andrews Agreement.
23 January 2007 Under Secretary Paula Dobriansky Designated Special Envoy on Northern Ireland
08 January 2007 Statement from U.S. Special Envoy, Ambassador Mitchell Reiss, on the passing of David Ervine