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The Irish National Congress is an Irish republican organisation formed in December 1989 to prepare for commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. Its members work on a non-party political, non-sectarian basis for a united Ireland, and human rights. They campaign on various other matters such as justice and peace issues, investigations into political deaths of nationalists and civilians in Ireland, and Irish neutrality. Its first public meeting was held in Liberty Hall in January 1990, which was chaired by activist and former Green Party Councillor Richard Greene. The artist Robert Ballagh chaired the organisation for 10 years and spoke on its behalf in the media,〔(Robert Ballagh Profile Aosdana - Arts Council website )〕 which has made various submissions to Irish government bodies on such matters as Seanad Éireann reform and constitutional issues. The future TDs Mary Lou McDonald and Finian McGrath both served as Leas-Chathaoirleach (Vice-Chair) in the organisation in the mid-90s. Mary Lou McDonald chaired the organisation from 2000-2001. The economist and journalist Damien Kiberd was also involved in the Irish National Congress, particularly regarding Articles 2 and 3 of the Irish Constitution.〔(INC Campaign Gathers Steam ) An Phoblacht/Republican News〕 The current Chairman (or Cathaoirleach) of the Irish National Congress is Tom Cooper.〔(“What The Proclamation Means To Me” ) By Tom Cooper (Cathaoirlaeach, Irish National Congress)〕 The INC has also campaigned against measures such as Ireland joining the Commonwealth〔(Re-Britishing the Irish State ) by Tom Cooper, Cathaoirleach Irish National Congress Monday January 05, 2009〕 and visits by the British monarch to the Irish Republic. 〔(Now is not the time for royal visit ), ''Irish Examiner'', Tuesday, March 08, 2011〕 The INC is affiliated to the Peace and Neutrality Alliance (PANA). The bulletin of the INC is INC NEWS, both published in hard copy and accessible through its website. == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Irish National Congress」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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