Northern Ireland came into existence as a result of a campaign for Irish Home Rule, which began in the 1870s. At that time the whole island of Ireland was governed by Britain and sent MPs to Westminster, which is the home of the British Government in London. Home Rulers wanted a separate Irish parliament but their campaign was defeated by a number of groups, including Irish unionists, who wanted to remain under British rule. A bill granting Home Rule was passed through its parliamentary stages - but was postponed because of the outbreak of the First World War.

Leaders from all regions of Britain and Ireland met on November 30, 2001 to seek common ground as the province's 1998 agreement proposed. The gathering was led by the prime ministers of Britain and Ireland, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, included representatives of the fledgling regional governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, plus long-established administrations in Britain's Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The Northern Ireland government has been running efficiently thanks to the Irish Republican Army 's decision in October to begin giving up weapons. That breakthrough also cleared the ground for the long-delayed session of the British-Irish Council. The meeting symbolized a key principle of the Good Friday pact in action, by developing a web of relationships in which British and Irish politicians work together in equality.

In current events, Northern Ireland is still battling with the Republic of Ireland. Most recently, the battle has affected the youth of Northern Ireland. Objects such as bricks have been thrown at children. Police escorts have been mandatory requirements for protection. An explosion of verbal abuse has been called out into the street and at passer-bys constantly. As a result, many children were hurt, sides developed more hate for the other, murders have followed, and rioting continues in residential areas.

The United States has been involved officially and unofficially with Ireland and the conflict in Northern Ireland for many years. The United States government has worked with the leadership of Ireland and Britton to help resolve the conflicts and fighting in Northern Ireland. Our emissaries have supported an end to the continuously erupts between the Catholic and Protestant's.

The IRA announced a cease-fire in August 1994, and detailed peace negotiations began. Political deadlocks in the British Parliament hindered government progress on the peace process, and in early 1996 the IRA resumed a bombing campaign against targets in Britain. An uneasy peace was maintained in Northern Ireland itself. In May 1997, Sinn Fein party leader Jerry Adams and his deputy, Martin McGuinness, were elected to represent Northern Ireland in the British Parliament, although they refused to take their seats.

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