Tánaiste asks politicians for feedback on Irish unity 'blueprint'
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris has initiated a consultation process with political parties in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland regarding a 'blueprint' for potential Irish unity. The proposal includes economic assessments and suggestions for new government roles to manage cross-border relations.
Why it matters
This represents a significant diplomatic move in the ongoing political discourse surrounding the constitutional future of the island of Ireland.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Gabija Gataveckaite Dublin correspondent, BBC News NI PA Media Harris' party Fine Gael published proposals on how to prepare for Irish unity last week The tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) has asked some political parties in Northern Ireland and the republic for feedback on his party's so-called "blueprint" on Irish unity.
Simon Harris' party Fine Gael published proposals on how to prepare for Irish unity last week. He has now asked some party leaders in Northern Ireland for their views, including unionist parties.
It comes days after the taoiseach (Irish prime minister), leader of Fianna Fáil, circulated a document to his parliamentary party laying out his own thoughts on how to prepare for a united Ireland .
Among their proposals, Fine Gael has suggested appointing a junior minister in the Irish government for "north south relations".
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