UK Government Cuts Funding for Irish Peace Project Due to Budget Constraints
The UK government has withdrawn funding for the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) due to budget cuts, impacting peace and reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland and the Border counties. The IFI, established in 1986, supports community projects aimed at promoting peace and unity in the region. The UK's decision has raised concerns about the future of the IFI's initiatives.
The UK government has stopped funding an Irish peace and reconciliation project due to budget cuts. The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was set up in 1986 by the British and Irish governments to promote peace in Northern Ireland and the Border counties. The UK had committed to paying £4 million to the IFI between 2021 and this year, but could not afford the final £1 million due to fiscal challenges.
The IFI funds projects like the peace barriers programme in Belfast and Derry, youth engagement projects, and social enterprise initiatives. The US government has been the biggest contributor to the fund, along with support from the EU, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and both the Irish and UK governments.
The UK government confirmed the funding cut for 2024-2025, citing budget constraints. The Irish Government hopes the UK will reconsider funding the IFI in the future.
According to the source: The Irish Times.
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