Sinn Fein is to donate all money raised in November’s Friends of Sinn Fein fundraiser in America to the families of those in the New York construction industry killed in the World Trade Centre.
According to Ms Rita O’ Hare, the construction industry has been the back-bone of Sinn Fein support in the US over the past years and the money from the November 1st event will be passed on to them.
"The annual Friends of Sinn Féin dinner in New York was arranged some time ago for November 1st," Ms O’ Hare said.
"While many segments of society have suffered terribly, such as the firemen, the police officers, restaurant workers, brokers and others, the New York Construction Industry has been the backbone of our support during the crucial years of our peace process.
"Accordingly Friends of Sinn Féin recommended that the dinner should proceed but that all of the money raised would benefit the families of those in the Construction Industry who were killed."
Sinn Fein president Mr Gerry Adams is expected to attend the function