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Northern Ireland

Irish unity referendum question does not arise currently – Harris

The question of a referendum on Irish unity is not a priority and does not “arise currently”, Simon Harris has said. Ireland’s premier said it was more important for the new UK Government to work with Ireland in supporting the powersharing ...

07 Jul 2024 at 15:19

Northern Ireland

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

Strong and specific apologies from the IRA and the Irish state for its historical treatment of non-Catholics could help to “change hearts and minds” over unification, Leo Varadkar has said. The former premier said it had to be ...

15 Jun 2024 at 18:18

Northern Ireland

Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers

Double standards are applied to Irish and UK ministers when they express an opinion on Northern Ireland’s constitutional future, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar was reacting to comments from Northern Ireland Secretary ...

15 Sept 2023 at 17:48

National News

Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said that a UK government minister is “absolutely entitled to express his opinions” after suggesting that a super majority should be needed in a poll on Irish unity. Northern Ireland Office ...

27 Oct 2023 at 11:44

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein calls for ‘Irish Unity week’ in Dail parliament

Sinn Fein has called for an “Irish Unity week” in the Republic of Ireland’s parliament which would see MLAs and Northern Ireland MPs contributing to debates. The proposals form a significant part of Sinn Fein’s ...

19 Feb 2025 at 21:05

Northern Ireland

We are nowhere near a united Ireland, DUP leader Donaldson says

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has dismissed Sinn Fein predictions of a border poll within 10 years, stating: “We are nowhere near a united Ireland.” Sir Jeffrey said Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald must ...

07 Feb 2024 at 12:02

Northern Ireland

Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

There has been no change in the UK Government’s position towards a referendum on Irish unity, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has insisted. Appearing before the Northern Ireland Affairs ...

25 Oct 2023 at 13:00

Northern Ireland

Deputy FM accuses Leo Varadkar of reinventing himself after Irish unity comments

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has accused former taoiseach Leo Varadkar of “reinventing himself” over comments he made about Irish unity. Emma Little-Pengelly took a swipe at the former ...

20 Jun 2025 at 16:24

Next Irish government should begin planning for unity, says Eastwood

Northern Ireland

Next Irish government should begin planning for unity – Eastwood

The next Irish government should include planning for constitutional change across the island among its commitments, a former SDLP leader has said. Colum Eastwood said his party’s New Ireland ...

15 Dec 2024 at 11:42

Northern Ireland

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

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is committed to the principles of the Good Friday Agreement when considering the possibility of a referendum on Irish unity. His remarks came as Sinn Fein ...

08 Jul 2024 at 12:26

Northern Ireland

Harris ‘does not expect’ poll on Irish unity in this decade

Tanaiste Simon Harris has said he does not expect there will be a poll on Irish unity within this decade. Instead he said his priority is making sure the Irish Government plays a ...

28 Jan 2025 at 15:12

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein open to legally challenging UK over Irish unity

Legally challenging the UK Government over Irish unity votes is “an option”, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said. Ms McDonald said successive UK governments have failed ...

22 Nov 2024 at 15:28

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