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Peace Sculptures The “Hands Across the Divide” peace statue (p 21), which overlooks the Craigavon Bridge that crosses the River Foyle and joins Derrys mainly Catholic Cityside with the mainly Protestant Waterside. By Maurice Harron Coleraines Peace Fountain On July 4th 2002 a park in Coleraine, Londonderry. gift from “the communities of the United States” “Northern Ireland rising from the ashes”f past violence”. Each stone (form of the Giants Causeway stones) represents one of the 26 district councils in the province. Above these sits the phoenix bird arising from the flames. Schools, churches, mineral and engineering companies across America donated materials for this sculpture. Many firms donated cash, time, materials and expertise (专业知识) to build the sculpture. the melted down thousands of guns; All across America people are rooting for Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland holds a warm spot in the hearts of Americans. People want to do something to express their care and concern and their hopes for their fellow citizens in Northern Ireland. --Senator George Mitchell Let’s hope similar conflicts can all be solved peacefully too. And soon. March, 2014 After the new Scottish Parliament took office in 1999, it assumed many of the responsibilities once held by the secretary of state for Scotland, including education, health, local government, the environment, economic development, and the arts. The Scottish Parliament also has limited authority over taxation. However, the majority of the Scottish public budget is allocated as a block grant from the national government in London. The national government also retains cont