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Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges young unionists to shape Northern Ireland's future within the UK, dismisses border poll talk as a distraction, and accuses Alliance of divisive positions on Irish language signage, Palestine flags and climate policy.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Step Forward to Shape Northern Ireland’s Future – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Irish government must now begin planning and preparations for Irish unity – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls for the Irish government to start planning for a referendum on Irish unity after a Sinn Féin motion passed in the Dáil. He also urges Westminster to set out the conditions under which a border poll would be triggered.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Dáil Éireann motion on planning for Irish unity referendum Original release: Irish government must now begin planning and preparations for Irish unity – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP
Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh and MP Dáire Hughes praise young people from Cooperation Ireland projects who addressed the Good Friday Agreement Committee, and Conway-Walsh calls on the Irish government to legislate for votes at 16 following British proposals. Hughes says findings on disabled…
Constitutional affairs Education Original release: Young people are pivotal to building a new inclusive United Ireland – Rose Conway-Walsh TD & Dáire Hughes MP (opens in a new tab)
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Focus Must Be on Delivery Not Constitutional Change
UUP South Antrim MP Robin Swann says the focus must be on delivery rather than constitutional change, responding to Secretary of State Hilary Benn's remarks on a border poll. He argues that health, the economy and outcomes should take priority and calls on the British Government to better promote…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Hilary Benn remarks on a border poll Original release: Focus Must Be on Delivery Not Constitutional Change (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald to speak in Westville Hotel at rural healthcare in a new Ireland event
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen announces that party leader Mary Lou McDonald TD will speak at a Commission on the Future of Ireland event on rural health and care in Enniskillen's Westville Hotel on 26 November. Tickets are now available.
Health Constitutional affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald to speak in Westville Hotel at rural healthcare in a new Ireland event (opens in a new tab)
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Connolly win exposes deep sectarianism in the Republic and derails all-Ireland propaganda
TUV leader Jim Allister, MP for North Antrim, says Catherine Connolly's presidential win is a setback for all-Ireland aims, calling her a divisive figure and accusing the campaign of sectarianism and hypocrisy in the Republic.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential election Original release: Connolly win exposes deep sectarianism in the Republic and derails all-Ireland propaganda (opens in a new tab)
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Tá sé soiléir domsa go mbeidh reifreann againn sa todhchaí ar Éire Aontaithe – Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion says it is clear a referendum on Irish unity will be held in the future, and that a united Ireland would remain inside the EU. She calls on the EU to state what support will be available as the island moves from a border island to a united Ireland.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Tá sé soiléir domsa go mbeidh reifreann againn sa todhchaí ar Éire Aontaithe – Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Dáil motion calls on government to plan and prepare for a United Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says it has tabled a Dáil motion urging Dublin to ready itself for Irish unity, proposing an all-island Citizens' Assembly, a unity plan and a date for referendums under the Good Friday Agreement.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Dáil motion on preparing for a United Ireland Original release: Sinn Féin Dáil motion calls on government to plan and prepare for a United Ireland – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Conor Murphy to lead Sinn Féin delegation to Australia
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy says he will lead a two-week delegation to Australia from 18 October, meeting politicians, diplomats, business, unions and cultural groups in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. He calls for diaspora voting rights to be extended in future Presidential elections.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Senator Conor Murphy to lead Sinn Féin delegation to Australia (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party responds to Alliance Leaders' comments on Border Poll conditions
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says Alliance's call for the Secretary of State to set out border poll conditions reveals a shifting constitutional position. He argues the Belfast Agreement already sets the framework, that defining electoral thresholds would entrench constitutional division…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Alliance call for Secretary of State to set border poll conditions Original release: Ulster Unionist Party responds to Alliance Leaders' comments on Border Poll conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Conor Murphy leads Sinn Féin delegation at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Sinn Féin Leader in the Seanad Senator Conor Murphy, leading a six-strong delegation at the 67th BIPA plenary in Surrey, says constitutional change is firmly on the agenda and calls for discussion of a date for Irish Unity referendums at future meetings.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Senator Conor Murphy leads Sinn Féin delegation at British Irish Parliamentary Assembly (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the party is launching a new phase to recruit members and candidates, pledges to champion fairness, anti‑sectarianism and a New Ireland, and criticises the Executive for failing on housing, services and environmental issues.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP Speech SDLP Conference 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin's Senator Conor Murphy says Budget 2026 is a missed opportunity for constitutional change and urges the Irish government to set up a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity, backed by funding, with economic planning for reunification.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Budget 2026 constitutional change and Irish unity planning Original release: Budget is a missed opportunity to advance constitutional change – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas na Samhna chun imeacht Aontacht na hÉireann a óstáil i mBéal Feirste – Declan Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA announces a Commission for a United Ireland event at Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast on 31 October, titled 'The Role of Gaels in Building a New Ireland', to be held entirely in Irish at the ICC.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland Oireachtas na Samhna event Original release: Oireachtas na Samhna chun imeacht Aontacht na hÉireann a óstáil i mBéal Feirste – Declan Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Oireachtas na Samhna to host Irish Unity event in Belfast – Declan Kearney
Sinn Féin National Party Chair Declan Kearney MLA announces a Commission on the Future of Ireland event at Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast's ICC on 31 October, to be held entirely in Irish on the role of gaeilgeoirí in building a new Ireland. He says it is one of three Commission events in October…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland Oireachtas na Samhna event Original release: Oireachtas na Samhna to host Irish Unity event in Belfast – Declan Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin will stand against introduction of Digital ID Card in the north – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy says the party will oppose the introduction of a mandatory British Government digital ID card in the north, accusing Secretary of State Hilary Benn of ignoring northern parties in consultations with the Irish government. Murphy says he has written to the Irish…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Labour plan to introduce digital ID cards Original release: Sinn Féin will stand against introduction of Digital ID Card in the north – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald challenges Taoiseach’s complete disregard for the Good Friday Agreement on Irish Unity poll
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of disregarding the Good Friday Agreement over a border poll, saying he falsely claimed Sinn Féin invented the provision and is trying to cherry-pick it. She calls on him to prepare for referendums on Irish unity.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's comments on border poll provisions in Good Friday Agreement Original release: Mary Lou McDonald challenges Taoiseach’s complete disregard for the Good Friday Agreement on Irish Unity poll (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Stuck on Repeat as Unity Dream Falls Flat - Butler
UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA says Sinn Féin's renewed calls for a referendum timetable on Irish unity would undermine the Belfast Agreement and the principle of consent. He adds that the Irish Constitution's 1998 amendment prohibits such a timetable.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Sinn Féin calls for Irish unity referendum timetable Original release: Sinn Féin Stuck on Repeat as Unity Dream Falls Flat - Butler (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald addresses British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to hold Irish unity referendums under the Good Friday Agreement by the end of this decade. She also condemns continued arms supply to Israel and the situation in Gaza.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Mary Lou McDonald addresses British Labour Party Conference in Liverpool (opens in a new tab)
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McDonald calls on British and Irish Governments to agree a timeframe for referendum on Irish Unity
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald calls on the British and Irish governments to lead a systematic process on constitutional futures and set out proposals for legal referenda on Irish unity with a negotiated timeframe by the end of the decade, ahead of a Liverpool event.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: McDonald calls on British and Irish Governments to agree a timeframe for referendum on Irish Unity (opens in a new tab)