Expressing the sense of Congress that the settlement of the decades-long conflict in the North of Ireland should address a number of specific issues in order to foster a just and lasting peace.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the settlement of the conflict in the North of Ireland should address the following issues within the framework of any negotiated settlement to foster a just and lasting peace: (1) repeal of all emergency legislation; (2) reform of the legal system; (3) establishment of an accountable and representative police service; (4) establishment of explicit measures to redress existing inequalities; (5) elimination of all forms of discrimination; (6) establishment of economic justice; (7) establishment and maintenance of equality of the Irish language and culture; and (8) the release of all political prisoners.