Belfast Marks 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

The video discusses the end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, highlighting the peace agreement facilitated by leaders like Tony Blair, Bertie Ahern, and Bill Clinton. It explains the power-sharing arrangement between Catholic nationalists and Protestant Unionists. Despite the peace, challenges persist due to societal divisions and political disagreements, especially post-Brexit. The Northern Ireland Assembly has faced significant operational issues, but there remains optimism for maintaining peace through common sense and realism.

Who were the key figures involved in establishing the peace agreement in Northern Ireland?

• David Cameron, Enda Kenny, and Barack Obama

• Gordon Brown, Leo Varadkar, and Donald Trump

• Margaret Thatcher, John Major, and George Bush

• Tony Blair, Bertie Ahern, and Bill Clinton

What was the basis of the peace agreement in Northern Ireland?

• Power sharing between Catholic nationalists and Protestant Unionists

• A unified Ireland under British rule

• A military solution to end the conflict

• Complete independence from the UK

What has been a significant challenge for the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont?

• Overwhelming public opposition

• Insufficient funding from the UK

• Inability to function due to disagreements

• Lack of international support

What recent event has contributed to the challenges in Northern Ireland?

• The global financial crisis

• Post-Brexit trading arrangements

• The Scottish independence referendum

• The COVID-19 pandemic

Despite ongoing challenges, what remains a hopeful outlook for Northern Ireland?

• Complete political independence

• Joining the European Union

• A return to conflict

• Maintaining peace through common sense and realism