Co-operative Statue Creation (2021) Motion

This house notes:-

1. The heroism of John Hume and those who gave their lives to fight for freedom in the Easter Rising.
2. The need to honour these men for their bravery and their strength of character when death was certain.
3. The crimes of the British government of the time in the days following the rising, and during the wars of independence.
4. The Heroism of the volunteers and all those who died for a free Ireland.
5. The need for co-operation between the two communities of northern ireland so peace can be properly maintained.
6. The Heroism of many Unionists across the history of the region.

This house thus:-

• Recognises the need to honour the heroes of the easter rising officially.
• Shall work towards the construction of a monument to John Hume and James Connolly, to honour them and all who died.
• Shall work to create a statue of David Trimble and Ian Paisley, to honour them and the Unionist side of Irish history.

The house consequently urges Her Majesties’ Government to:-

1. Honour those who died in the Easter Rising of 1916, and all executed thereafter for their participation.
2. Build a statue of James Connolly and John Hume, which would act as a stand in for all the Nationalist heroes who died in the Easter Rising and the conflicts that followed, and to respect all nationalists who worked for co-operation between communities.
3. This statue would be placed in front of the Palace of Stormont, on the left side of the entrance.
4. Administer an official apology to the Irish people for several war crimes committed by the group known as the “Black and Tans”, as well as the Royal Irish Constabulary.
5. Build a statue to David Trimble and Ian Paisley, which would act to honour the Unionists who worked towards co-operation between communities.
6. This statue shall be placed on the right hand side of the entrance to the Palace of Stormont.

This motion was written and submitted by The Right Honourable /u/realbassist (Sinn Féin)