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Simon Harris announces ‘blueprint’ for Irish unity

Simon Harris announces ‘blueprint’ for Irish unity

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Fine Gael will develop a new ‘blueprint for a unified island’ by November, the Tánaiste has announced.
Good Friday Agreement wording on border poll is ‘workaround’, McDonald says

Good Friday Agreement wording on border poll is ‘workaround’, McDonald says

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Mary Lou McDonald said the clause around a border poll was the ‘beating heart’ of the Good Friday Agreement.
Varadkar and O’Callaghan cited in Sinn Féin unity document

Varadkar and O’Callaghan cited in Sinn Féin unity document

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Sinn Féin argues that the conversation on Irish unity is ‘well under way across society’.
Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Féin

Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Féin

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

‘It’s something I believe fundamentally in,’ the leader of the Labour Party said
Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades but says she now supports Irish unity

Humphreys recalls attending Orange parades but says she now supports Irish unity

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

The Fine Gael presidential candidate referenced her Protestant heritage at an event launching her campaign
Connolly says she would use voice as president to pursue Irish unity

Connolly says she would use voice as president to pursue Irish unity

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

The presidential candidate said she believed people in NI should be allowed to vote in the Áras election.
Nigel Farage as British PM would put Irish unity ‘centre stage’ – Leo Varadkar

Nigel Farage as British PM would put Irish unity ‘centre stage’ – Leo Varadkar

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Leo Varadkar, who stood down as taoiseach last year, said it is possible Mr Farage will be prime minister in four years or nine years time.
Irish unity vote only route for Northern Ireland to rejoin EU – O’Toole

Irish unity vote only route for Northern Ireland to rejoin EU – O’Toole

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The SDLP Stormont leader was speaking ahead of an opposition motion in the Assembly, nine years on from the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Existence of Northern Ireland ‘a source of hurt’, Fianna Fáil TD says

Existence of Northern Ireland ‘a source of hurt’, Fianna Fáil TD says

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Cathal Crowe made the remarks during a Dáil session to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Sinn Féin calls for ‘Irish Unity week’ in the Dáil

Sinn Féin calls for ‘Irish Unity week’ in the Dáil

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

The reform would see MLAs and Northern Ireland MPs contributing to debates.
Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Féin says

Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Féin says

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald said the incoming government in Dublin must also take ‘urgent’ steps to start planning for unity
Next Government should begin planning for unity, says former SDLP leader

Next Government should begin planning for unity, says former SDLP leader

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

The former SDLP leader Mr Eastwood said conversations about a unity referendum had “moved to a different level” since Brexit
Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Féin

Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Féin

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Leader Mary Lou McDonald said it is ‘still very much game on’
Sinn Féin open to legally challenging UK over Irish unity

Sinn Féin open to legally challenging UK over Irish unity

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

The UK Government is obliged to call a referendum in Northern Ireland if there is evidence of a shift in opinion in favour of Irish unity.
McDonald: UK Government needs to set out ‘tipping point’ for Irish unity vote

McDonald: UK Government needs to set out ‘tipping point’ for Irish unity vote

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald is hoping to lead Sinn Fein into government in Ireland after the election on November 29.
Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish reunification vote

Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish reunification vote

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The former taoiseach outlined a series of proposals on the constitutional question at an event in Derry on Thursday.
Varadkar has found his inner Shinner, says Mary Lou McDonald

Varadkar has found his inner Shinner, says Mary Lou McDonald

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The Sinn Féin leader described recent comments on Irish reunification made by the former Taoiseach as welcome but ‘belated’.
Starmer ‘committed to principles of Good Friday Agreement’ over Irish unity

Starmer ‘committed to principles of Good Friday Agreement’ over Irish unity

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald repeated her prediction that there would be a Border poll by 2030
Irish unity referendum is not a priority currently, Harris says

Irish unity referendum is not a priority currently, Harris says

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

The Taoiseach said it was more important for the British and Irish governments to support the powersharing institutions at Stormont.
Unionists urged not to ‘put head in sand’ on electoral trends for Irish unity

Unionists urged not to ‘put head in sand’ on electoral trends for Irish unity

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy called for an ‘honest and structured dialogue’ on constitutional change.
Support for Irish unity has not advanced one step in 25 years, says DUP leader

Support for Irish unity has not advanced one step in 25 years, says DUP leader

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Gavin Robinson also denied his party has performed a U-turn on endorsing the Windsor Framework
Taoiseach says Irish unity a ‘political aspiration’

Taoiseach says Irish unity a ‘political aspiration’

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Simon Harris praised the work of the Government’s Shared Island Unit.
Apologies could begin to change hearts and minds over Irish unity – Varadkar

Apologies could begin to change hearts and minds over Irish unity – Varadkar

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

The former taoiseach also said financial planning needs to start for a united Ireland
O’Neill says Casement Park will be built on her watch

O’Neill says Casement Park will be built on her watch

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Northern Ireland’s First Minister was taking part in the Ireland’s Future event in Belfast
Ahern: United Ireland ‘most desirable outcome for people and communities’

Ahern: United Ireland ‘most desirable outcome for people and communities’

Tue, 07 May, 2024

The former taoiseach is set to take part in a conversation event with the New Ireland Commission on Tuesday.
Nancy Pelosi describes Irish unity as an ‘exciting idea’

Nancy Pelosi describes Irish unity as an ‘exciting idea’

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The former speaker of the US House of Representatives visited the US ambassador to Ireland.
Stormont leaders should focus on ‘day-to-day’ concerns not border poll – Sunak

Stormont leaders should focus on ‘day-to-day’ concerns not border poll – Sunak

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Speaking in Belfast, the Prime Minister said ‘constitutional change’ was not a priority.
O’Neill expects poll on Irish unity to take place in next decade

O’Neill expects poll on Irish unity to take place in next decade

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

The Sinn Féin vice president became the first-ever nationalist to assume the post of First Minister on Saturday.
Sinn Féin-led government would deliver ‘step change’ in unity push – McDonald

Sinn Féin-led government would deliver ‘step change’ in unity push – McDonald

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald insisted a border poll was a possibility within the lifetime of the next Dáil

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