Cork Fianna Fáil TD wants minister for reunification post to be created

Talks on the 'mammoth task' of Irish unity continue to gather momentum

James O'Connor: 'We need to prepare for a referendum.'

A government TD has called for the introduction of a minister of state for reunification as the conversation on Irish unity continues to gain momentum.

Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East James O’Connor says the dedicated minister should have responsibility for the new Shared Island Unit and be based in the Department of Taoiseach to oversee "the ongoing shared dialogue between the people of this island and to prepare for a referendum on a united Ireland".