| Irish National Congress Comhdáil Násiúnta na hÉireann |
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| Formation | 1990 |
| Type | NGO |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
| Chair/Cathaoirleach | Tom Cooper |
| Website | http://www.inc.ie |
The Irish National Congress was formed in January 1990 commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 1916 Rising its members work on a non-party political, non-sectarian basis for a united Ireland, peace and human rights by peaceful means. They campaign on various other justice and peace issues, such as investigations into deaths of Nationalists in the North of Ireland, and Irish Neutrality.
Founded in 1990 where its first meeting was held in Liberty Hall, its initial meeting was chaired by activist and one time Green Party Councillor Richard Greene (politician).
The artist Robert Ballagh chaired the Irish National Congress for 10 years and spoke on its behalf in the media.[1] The Irish National Congress would have made various submissions to irish government bodies on such things as Seanad Reform and constitutional issues.
The economist and journalist Damien Kiberd was also involved in the Irish National Congress particularly regarding Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution.[2]
The Chairman (or Cathaoirleach) of the Irish National Congress is Tom Cooper.[3] The INC is affiliated to the Irish Peace and Neutrality Alliance.
The INC also campaigns against measures such as Ireland joining the British Commonwealth[4] and moves for a visit by the British monarch to the Republic of Ireland.
External links
References
- ^ Robert Ballagh Profile Aosdana - Arts Council website
- ^ INC Campaign Gathers Steam - An Phobalacht/Republican News
- ^ “What The Proclamation Means To Me” By Tom Cooper (Cathaoirlaeach, Irish National Congress)
- ^ Commonwealth membership is a cover for Ireland’s return to shameful slavery by Tom Cooper, Cathaoirleach Irish National Congress, Irish News, 2nd of April 2009
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