Government to oppose Sinn Féin unity Bill

The Government will oppose a Sinn Féin Bill on preparing for Irish unity, after the opposition party described the legislation as a “political test” for coalition parties.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is bringing a Bill to the Dáil that would require the Taoiseach to prepare and publish a green paper on Irish unity within 18 months and provide for the convening of a Citizens’ Assembly.

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