Reccomendation to see John Hume awarded for reconciliation efforts welcomed by family

A recommendation to recognise the commitment of John Hume through an award by the European Parliament has been welcomed by the late Derry man’s family.

The award honours a person or organisation who promotes reconciliation and shared prosperity in Europe.

John Hume jr, his son, and chairperson of the John and Pat Hume Foundation released a statement in appreciation of the move included in the Draft Programme of Government in the Republic.

He also welcomed the commitment to increase the Shared Island Fund by a further €1 billion over the next ten years, saying that the impact of the initiative cannot be underestimated.

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