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Dublin should be honest about its part in the past
DUP Newry & Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson says Fine Gael's five-month blueprint, offering a forum, junior minister and further talks, does not change Northern Ireland's place in the UK, and calls on Dublin to be honest about its role in the past, particularly regarding victims of terrorism.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Fine Gael Irish reunification proposals announcement at Ard Fheis Original release: Dublin should be honest about its part in the past (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney challenges claims linking opposition to an orange march down Garvaghy Road with a suggestion that a New Ireland would be hostile to orange and unionist culture. He says extremists within political unionism are driving the current crisis to attack the Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Garvaghy Road orange march opposition and unionist tensions Original release: The future belongs to all those who want a society based on equality – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Shared Island Initiative cannot be the only show in town – Senator Conor Murphy
Sinn Féin Seanad leader Senator Conor Murphy says the Budget does not fund preparation for Irish unity, urging a Department for Reunification, Citizens' Assemblies, a Green Paper and financial aid for southern students studying in the north.
Constitutional affairs Public finance and taxation Issue: Irish Government budget and Irish unity planning Original release: Shared Island Initiative cannot be the only show in town – Senator Conor Murphy (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Mícheal Martin Fails To Uphold the Good Friday Agreement Today In Meeting With Burnham. – Tóibín
Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín says Taoiseach Micheál Martin failed to press the UK government on a referendum mechanism for Irish unity during his meeting with Andy Burnham, calling this undemocratic and against the 1998 agreement.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Taoiseach's refusal to raise unity referendum mechanism with Burnham Original release: Mícheal Martin Fails To Uphold the Good Friday Agreement Today In Meeting With Burnham. – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Failure to address Irish unity at Martin-Burnham meeting a glaring omission – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says the Taoiseach's meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham omitted Irish unity, referendum criteria and constitutional preparation, calling it a glaring omission and missed opportunity. She calls for a British-Irish reset, clarity on Good Friday…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's refusal to raise unity referendum mechanism with Burnham Original release: Failure to address Irish unity at Martin-Burnham meeting a glaring omission – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard accuses the British Secretary of State of condescending, colonial-style remarks towards Northern Ireland ministers, and calls on the British government to fully fund public services and the Secretary of State to call a border poll.
Constitutional affairs Original release: British Secretary of State would be better advised to get back to the real world – Hazzard (opens in a new tab)
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Richmond should end his reckless agitation – Robinson
DUP Leader Rt Hon. Gavin Robinson MP condemns Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond’s demand to publish border‑poll criteria, saying Richmond should focus on Irish Government duties and that any poll decision rests with the UK Secretary of State.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Neale Richmond calls for border poll criteria publication Original release: Richmond should end his reckless agitation – Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Border poll harassment of the Secretary of State has to stop
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA defends the Good Friday Agreement's legal test for calling a border poll after the Prime Minister said a referendum is "not on the table". He says the test is clear, calls Sinn Féin's border poll focus a distraction from its record in government, and criticises media…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Prime Minister's statement that a border poll is not on the table Original release: Border poll harassment of the Secretary of State has to stop (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to Northern Ireland
TUV leader Jim Allister MP calls the Irish Embassy's announcement that Sonja Hyland has begun as Ambassador to Great Britain a deliberate insult to Northern Ireland. He urges the Foreign Secretary to summon the ambassador and demand respect for the UK's constitutional name and territorial integrity.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Sonja Hyland appointed Irish Ambassador to Great Britain Original release: Dublin Government’s Calculated Snub to Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly
TUV leader Jim Allister, North Antrim MP, says Dublin relies on UK and French warships and missiles for air defence during its EU presidency, and argues this undermines calls for an all-Ireland arrangement or border poll.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Irish Times report on foreign military cover during Irish EU presidency Original release: Dublin’s dependence on UK defence exposes all-Ireland folly (opens in a new tab)
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Burnham’s Comments Undermine the Good Friday Agreement – Tóibín
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Burnham’s Comments Undermine the Good Friday Agreement – Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach’s ‘bananas’ remarks expose his blinkered opposition to preparing for Irish unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD says Taoiseach Micheál Martin's reported remarks in Tipperary, telling Fianna Fáil representatives to push back against a unity referendum, show his opposition to preparing for Irish unity. She calls for a government plan, a Green Paper on Irish unity and…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach Micheál Martin's reported remarks on Irish unity referendum in Tipperary Original release: Taoiseach’s ‘bananas’ remarks expose his blinkered opposition to preparing for Irish unity – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Burnham must break with Starmer’s failed agenda - Robinson
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP urges Andy Burnham, newly elected Labour leader, to break decisively with the Starmer government's agenda, calling for a commitment to the Union, lower taxes, border security, restored UK internal market status for Northern Ireland and higher defence spending.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Andy Burnham becoming Leader of the Labour Party Original release: Burnham must break with Starmer’s failed agenda - Robinson (opens in a new tab)
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Kyle Condemns Welsh Government’s Refusal to Recognise Northern Ireland
Constitutional affairs Original release: Kyle Condemns Welsh Government’s Refusal to Recognise Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Tóibín: “A Citizen’s Assembly is not enough – we need a new Ireland forum now to plan for unity.”
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says a Citizen's Assembly on Irish unity does not go far enough and calls for a new Ireland forum now, bringing together all of political civil society to begin planning for unity. He criticises Taoiseach Micheál Martin's stance on unity.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Tóibín: “A Citizen’s Assembly is not enough – we need a new Ireland forum now to plan for unity.” (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror
TUV South Antrim candidate Mel Lucas condemns Mary Lou McDonald for evoking Gerry Adams's "they haven't gone away" remarks about the IRA in describing her vision for the future, saying it insults IRA victims and exposes the sham of an agreed Ireland.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Mary Lou McDonald invoking Gerry Adams's IRA remarks in future vision speech Original release: Mary Lou’s Gerry Adams Reference Insults Victims of IRA Terror (opens in a new tab)
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Another Sinn Fein stunt - McIlveen
DUP Deputy Leader Michelle McIlveen MLA criticises Sinn Fein's latest Irish unity Bill as a distraction, saying the Irish Government opposes it and that Sinn Fein's claim Irish unity is inevitable lacks credibility. She says the party will focus on public services and the economy instead.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Fein Irish unity Bill introduced at Stormont Original release: Another Sinn Fein stunt - McIlveen (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA dismisses a Fine Gael proposal for a unity blueprint as a pet project, arguing constitutional change rests only with people in Northern Ireland. He questions whether Simon Harris's plan matches the 1998 Belfast Agreement and urges politicians to prioritise health…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Fine Gael unity blueprint proposal for a unified island Original release: Burrows dismisses 'blueprint for unity' plans by Fine Gael (opens in a new tab)
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Archibald’s claims an attempt to distract from Sinn Fein failure
DUP MLA Paul Frew dismisses Sinn Fein's Caoimhe Archibald's claims about a united Ireland as a distraction from Sinn Fein's record, citing ministerial performance on roads, jobs and the First Minister's absences.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Archibald’s claims an attempt to distract from Sinn Fein failure (opens in a new tab)
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Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD criticises Taoiseach Micheál Martin over remarks in a recent podcast interview on Irish unity, claiming his approach shows hesitation and a refusal to lead. She calls for planning and a roadmap for unity and says the Shared Island initiative is no substitute…
Constitutional affairs Issue: Taoiseach's podcast remarks on Irish unity Original release: Taoiseach should lead, not hinder as Irish unity momentum grows stronger – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)