Irish government to assess potential for united Ireland
Summary
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said his government plans to establish a body to study possible futures for Northern Ireland, including remaining in the United Kingdom or joining a united Ireland with some autonomy. He said he would bring the first steps to cabinet before the end of 2026 and argued that planning should hear from all communities rather than assume Irish unity is inevitable.Key Facts
- The proposed body would research models and challenges for different possible outcomes for Northern Ireland.
- The 1998 Good Friday Agreement requires the British government to call a referendum on Irish unity if it appears likely that a majority of Northern Irish voters would support one.
- Martin said he would bring the first steps of the proposal to cabinet before the end of 2026.
- The article says opinion polls consistently show a majority favoring Northern Ireland remaining in the United Kingdom, though the gap has narrowed since Brexit.
- Sinn Féin and other Irish nationalist parties have increased calls for a referendum on unity.
- Fine Gael is expected to present a blueprint for a unified island at its annual conference the following week.
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