Legislation Will Allow for Planning on Irish Unity

Legislation will allow for planning on Irish unity

Sinn Féin has said the objective of its legislation on Irish reunification is to allow the Government to prepare for a united Ireland.

Sinn Féin's proposed legislation on Irish unity preparations to be debated in the Dáil

Sinn Féin’s Planning for Constitutional Change Bill calls on the government to draft a Green Paper and establish a Citizens’ Assembly.

Pearse Doherty: Prepare Now for a United Ireland

Pearse Doherty (Sinn Féin) told the Dáil that the prospect of Irish unity is no longer a distant aspiration but a real democratic possibility and he urged immediate planning. He set out Sinn Féin’s Bill to begin preparatory work across healthcare, education, public services and the economy, arguing that planning is the duty of every government. Chapters: 00:00 Moment of national choice 00:11 Unity as a real possibility 00:25 The duty to plan 00:…

The Dáil: Preparing for Unity

By Ben Collins  As a Presbyterian from a strongly Unionist and British background in East Belfast, I believe it is crucial that the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill receives cross-party support during its Second Stage in the Dáil today. The reunification of our island can only be secured through a broad coalition including political parties, […] The post The Dáil: Preparing for Unity first appeared on Irish Border Poll.

Maria McCormack: 'The unity conversation is under way, but conversation alone is not enough'

Laois-based Sinn Féin Senator, Maria McCormack, has welcomed Sinn Féin introducing legislation to compel the Taoiseach to get the planning and preparation for constitutional change and Irish unity underway. The legislation was introduced in the Dáil by Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald and is at second stage debate this week. Senator McCormack said Irish reunification “is the best idea for the future of Ireland” and presents an immense historic…