Latest: Sinn Féin welcomes Fianna Fáil entry to the united Ireland debate
: Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has welcomed reports that Fianna Fáil are set to publish their proposals for a united Ireland over the coming weeks.
Matt Carthy, who is the chair of Sinn Féin’s United Ireland project, said: “I welcome reports attributed to Mícheál Martin that his party is set to publish their proposals for delivering a united Ireland.
“It is less than two months since Fianna Fáil refused to send a speaker to a United Ireland conference in Dublin, organised by my party, because they said such a debate was “premature”.
“Nevertheless, if the comments by Mícheál Martin are a belated recognition of the need for the leaders of political parties which claim to aspire to Irish unity, to develop policies in that regard, it represents welcome progress.
“I await Fianna Fáil’s ideas and proposals with interest.”
: Fianna Fáil is working on proposals for uniting Ireland, north and south.
In an interview in today's Irish Times, party leader Micheál Martin has revealed how he believes a united Ireland is a possibility in his lifetime, but serious preparation would be needed.
A 12 point plan is being prepared which would strengthen links between the two regions in advance of the change.
The party's White Paper on reunification is expected to be published in the coming months.
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