European Year Against Racism

Description

Presented the Irish President Mary McAleese with a booklet containing the stories of 10 refugees who have settled in Ireland during the past 50 years. The presentation was done at the closing ceremony for the European Year Against Racism at Dublin Castle.
The introduction to the booklet, A Part of Ireland Now, was written by the Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, who praised the contribution which these refugees had made to Irish society.

Period	1997
Event type	Other
Degree of Recognition	National