I cannot say that I’m one bit surprised by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin dismissing the growing call for a border poll which is an intrinsic part as laid out in the good Friday agreement.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he would like to see a united Ireland in his lifetime.

Mr McCord is also challenging the Irish Government over its lack of policy on holding a border poll.

A border poll may undermine relations with the North and would be “unsuccessful”, Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has insisted.

Enda Kenny has opened up the possibility of a border poll in the context of Brexit negotiations, writes Elaine Loughlin, Political Reporter in Glenties.