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International cooperation key to addressing major global Issues – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes says international cooperation is essential to tackling global challenges facing workers and families, after addressing the inaugural gathering of the European Left Alliance in Porto. He calls on the Irish government to begin planning for Irish reunification.
International affairs Constitutional affairs Issue: European Left Alliance inaugural congress in Porto Original release: International cooperation key to addressing major global Issues – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: A New Ireland is the only route back to Europe
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a united Ireland is the only realistic way back into the EU, ahead of an Assembly Opposition motion marking nine years since the Brexit vote and urging other parties to accept it.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly Opposition motion on a New Ireland and EU rejoining Original release: O’Toole: A New Ireland is the only route back to Europe (opens in a new tab)
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A new constitutional future in the EU ‘best for island’ – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says the best future for the island is repairing Brexit's damage through deeper EU ties and Irish unity via a referendum. He welcomes EU and UK engagement on a new relationship but wants details on the north. He calls for observer status for northern MEPs and an EU…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Assembly motion on a European future for the north Original release: A new constitutional future in the EU ‘best for island’ – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Good Friday Agreement Committee must build on progress from last term – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Dáire Hughes says the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee must build on its last-term work on legacy, all-island healthcare and constitutional change. He calls for proactive engagement with northern voices, including unionist and British identity voices.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Joint Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee first meeting of new term Original release: Good Friday Agreement Committee must build on progress from last term – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Unique Chance to Make Northern Ireland Work – Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt MLA says every major party now wants to make Northern Ireland work, citing a speech at St Mary's University College on a "Prosperity Agenda" and arguing that power-sharing is the only way forward.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Unique Chance to Make Northern Ireland Work – Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA (opens in a new tab)
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A United Ireland within the European Union presents new opportunity for entire island – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy welcomes an Amárach poll for European Movement Ireland showing majorities in both parts of Ireland backing a United Ireland within the EU. He calls on the Irish Government to convene a Citizens' Assembly and begin constitutional planning.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Amárach poll on United Ireland support within the EU Original release: A United Ireland within the European Union presents new opportunity for entire island – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Senator Conor Murphy nominated to Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee
Sinn Féin Seanad Leader Senator Conor Murphy says his nomination to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement will let him work with all parties to boost North‑South cooperation, deepen the All‑Ireland economy and prepare for a possible united‑Ireland refer‑en
Constitutional affairs Issue: Senator Conor Murphy nominated to Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee Original release: Senator Conor Murphy nominated to Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna: British politics on a different trajectory
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says British politics is moving in a dark direction after Reform's election gains, arguing this structural shift makes Northern Ireland's future a serious concern and that Anglo-Irish relations cannot be relied upon. She also argues Labour has moved towards a more…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Hanna: British politics on a different trajectory (opens in a new tab)
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Time for British Secretary of State to set definitive criteria for unity referendum – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA calls on the British and Irish governments to open structured dialogue on planning for Irish reunification, responding to Hilary Benn's claim that border poll triggers remain unchanged. He urges Westminster to publish clear criteria for a unity…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Hilary Benn remarks on border poll criteria Original release: Time for British Secretary of State to set definitive criteria for unity referendum – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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A New Ireland, A Time of Opportunity – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy urges the Irish government to take a more proactive role in planning for constitutional change and to set up a Citizens' Assembly so people across the island can help shape the future, speaking at the Institute of International and European Affairs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: A New Ireland, A Time of Opportunity – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald’s address at Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addressed the Easter Rising commemoration in Carrickmore, condemned the government’s support for a British developer’s Moore Street redevelopment plan and urged backing for the Moore Street Preservation Trust’s fight to protect the site.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Moore Street redevelopment plan Original release: Mary Lou McDonald’s address at Sinn Féin’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach wrong on Irish Unity – Matt Carthy TD
Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson Matt Carthy TD says the Taoiseach is wrong to dismiss a border poll this decade, urging a referendum on Irish unity and claiming a united Ireland would deliver a stronger, fairer country for all.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach rules out border poll this decade Original release: Taoiseach wrong on Irish Unity – Matt Carthy TD (opens in a new tab)
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ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin's Rose Conway-Walsh TD welcomes an ESRI economic overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland, saying it shows an all-island approach to public health would improve care, and calls on the Irish government to resource Irish unity planning and establish a citizens' assembly.
Health Constitutional affairs Issue: ESRI 'Economic Overview of Ireland and Northern Ireland' report launch Original release: ESRI research highlights importance of all-island public health system – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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Worsening outcomes for people in the north highlights the need for Irish unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney says an ESRI report commissioned by the Shared Island Unit, showing higher southern wages, growth and living standards, illustrates the need for Irish unity. He calls for a unity referendum, a Citizens' Assembly on Irish unity and a Minister for Reunification.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: ESRI Shared Island report on north-south economic and living standards comparison Original release: Worsening outcomes for people in the north highlights the need for Irish unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin delegation meets British Secretary of State and urges political action
Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says her delegation urged British Secretary of State Hilary Benn to order a full public inquiry into the 1997 murder of Seán Brown, citing a Court of Appeal ruling, and to clarify British funding for Casement Park.
Constitutional affairs Justice and policing Issue: Court of Appeal ruling on public inquiry into Seán Brown murder Original release: Sinn Féin delegation meets British Secretary of State and urges political action (opens in a new tab)
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EU needs to prepare for a referendum on Irish Unity – Lynn Boylan MEP and Kathleen Funchion MEP
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion call on the EU to start preparatory work now for a possible Irish Unity referendum and urge the Irish government to engage, proposing a citizens' assembly and asking EU institutions to spell out financial and political support.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament Irish Unity conference Original release: EU needs to prepare for a referendum on Irish Unity – Lynn Boylan MEP and Kathleen Funchion MEP (opens in a new tab)
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UCD ‘Constitutional Futures’ Conference demonstrates appetite to discuss change – Rose Conway-Walsh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh TD commends UCD and Dr Paul Gillespie for a constitutional futures conference, and calls on the Irish government to widen its role in the constitutional debate and set up a citizens' assembly and a referendum on Ireland's future.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: UCD 'Constitutional Futures' conference on Ireland, Britain and Europe after Brexit Original release: UCD ‘Constitutional Futures’ Conference demonstrates appetite to discuss change – Rose Conway-Walsh TD (opens in a new tab)
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EU should support the transition to Irish unity – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA, speaking at a party event in the European Parliament, urges EU institutions to get directly involved in managing the transition to Irish unity and says Europe can support a peaceful, democratic route to it. He also calls on the Irish government to…
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sinn Féin Commission on the Future of Ireland event in European Parliament Original release: EU should support the transition to Irish unity – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Time for Irish government to begin preparations for a new Ireland – Cullen
Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen calls on the Irish government to begin preparing for Irish unity and a border poll, urging a Citizens' Assembly, a green paper and a Minister for Reunification. He also criticises the Labour government's spending cuts.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Time for Irish government to begin preparations for a new Ireland – Cullen (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin MEPs announce panel for Irish Unity conference in European Parliament
Sinn Féin MEPs Lynn Boylan and Kathleen Funchion announce a high‑level panel for the European Parliament conference “The EU and Irish Unity: What Next?” on 8 April, naming Prof Colin Harvey, ESTU’s Esther Lynch and UN expert George Katrougalos as speakers.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: European Parliament Irish Unity conference panel Original release: Sinn Féin MEPs announce panel for Irish Unity conference in European Parliament (opens in a new tab)