Sinn Féin leader in the Seanad, Senator Conor Murphy, has said that in light of the findings of today’s Amarach poll commissioned by the European Movement Ireland the Irish government must recognise the need to begin preparations for referendums on Irish unity.
Senator Murphy said:
“Respondents to this poll, both in the north and south, have overwhelmingly indicated support for a united Ireland within the EU.
“We know that in the event of Irish reunification the entire island would automatically achieve EU membership status, the European Council adopted guidelines to this effect in 2017.
“Sinn Féin has long demanded real action towards constitutional change from the Taoiseach and Irish government. We have proposed the establishment of a dedicated unit for ‘Reunification and One Ireland’ in the Department of An Taoiseach, with a Minister of State to lead this work under the Taoiseach; produce a green paper on the vision for unity and to widely consult the people of this island; and the establishment of a Citizen’s Assembly or other forums to bring people into this conversation.
“This poll again demonstrates that the citizens of Ireland are far ahead of the government on this issue. People across the island can see how the British government is failing citizens in the north and why this must change.
“Irish unity is the direction most citizens across the island wish to move towards.
“Sinn Féin wishes to work with the Government and all parties across Ireland on this issue. We will bring forward legislation before the summer requiring the Irish government to begin planning and preparations.
“It is time for the Taoiseach to listen, and begin preparing for the significant constitutional change we will face as a country in a orderly, peaceful and successful way.”
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