Paddy Harte

Former Chair of the International Fund for Ireland with over 30 years of experience in economic development, public affairs and peace building.

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@Pontifex A very insightful message by Pope Leo as the World Cup kicks off this evening.

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@DanMulhall @IrishTimesOpEd We should not forget that the contribution of Irish America to peace and prosperity on this island has been immense at a financial, political and personal level.

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@IrishMissionUN @UN_HRC @dfatirl @HumanRightsIRL @UNHumanRights @IrelandUNGeneva @IrelandAmbUN On Human Rights Day it is worth noting that St Eunan (patron saint of Raphoe, Co.Donegal) is often connected to the Declaration of Human Rights through his ground breaking legal text in the Law of the Innocent proclaimed at the Synod of Birr in 697 AD.

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@IrishTimesPol @wrafter_colin It was an honour to attend this inaugural event. The panel discussion left us with the question of “what kind of Europeans do we want to be in the future of a massively changing Europe?

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@felixmlarkin @DanMulhall I agree with @DanMulhall. In addition, the idea that the large diaspora could elect the President would significantly dilute the votes of citizens who live in the jurisdiction. A Senate Panel would protect voting rights of residents while giving a voice to the diaspora.

[Mark Hennessy @MarkHennessy]

Irish State must offer same honesty it demands from Britain on Troubles, Belfast meeting told

https://t.co/xmTeRrBrXH

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As President, Heather Humphries, would project a vision of connecting communities across a Shared Island. Constantly building a culture of reconciliation for an inclusive and shared future.
This is crucial to the role of our next President locally, nationally and internationally.

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Interesting conversations and some valuable insights. Many more honest conversations will be needed to challenge the many misconceptions that exist across the island. We need to listen to each other beyond the traditional cultural markers.

[The Irish Times @IrishTimes]

‘The Republic needs to start listening’: Young SDLP members on Irish unity https://t.co/W2gAnUw6WB

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@NIOgov @mark_osmer @CO3updates While very welcome, this initiative would have benefited hugely from a North-South dimension on multiple levels.

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So often the forgotten part of our diaspora story and one that touches an emotion in all of us. Unsung heroes. #irishdiaspora

[Mark Hennessy @MarkHennessy]

London’s two big Irish centres celebrate combined 100 years helping emigrants – The Irish Times https://t.co/GDPCAE1f8p

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@IrishTimesOpEd @wrafter_colin Heather Humphries epitomises the definition of a Shared Island.
She would project a vision that values connecting communities across a Shared Island while constantly building a culture of reconciliation and understanding for a inclusive and shared future.

[Irish Times Opinion @IrishTimesOpEd]

Olivia O'Leary: Heather Humphreys would bring this one vital quality to the role of president https://t.co/MnhOVT9MIi

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Heather Humphries epitomises the definition of a Shared Island because of her background.

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@MarkHennessy A Heather Humphreys presidency would mark a step change in the work of the Shared Island Initiative. Those who support it must ask: “With whom exactly are we prepared to share this island?”

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As President, Heather Humphries, would project a vision of connecting communities across a Shared Island. Constantly building a culture of reconciliation for an inclusive and shared future.
This is crucial to the role of our next President locally, nationally and internationally.

[Paddy Harte @PaddyHarte]

@martinyani @FundforIreland Thanks Martin, it was a privilege.

[The International Fund for Ireland @FundforIreland]

The investment has seen new and current leaders gain skills and confidence to lead their communities through challenging times and work collaboratively towards a peaceful future. https://t.co/lEUt5XbcEq

[The International Fund for Ireland @FundforIreland]

Bringing young people together to help build meaningful relationships across community divides is critical to ensuring a prosperous, shared future for all…

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

The Department was honoured to co-host with @FundforIreland a dinner in honour of the extraordinary commitment of Senator Patrick Leahy and Stella O’Leary to the work of the International Fund for Ireland and to peace and prosperity on this island.