Belfast: Michelle O’Neill, Northern Ireland’s First Minister, asserts that a united Ireland is on the horizon. O’Neill, a prominent Sinn Féin leader, consistently emphasizes Irish unity in various conferences and discussions since assuming office. Speaking in her hometown of Clonoe in Tyrone, she highlighted the current decade as a golden opportunity for Ireland to unite, anticipating substantial changes.
While acknowledging that the transition won’t happen overnight, O’Neill advocates for prudent planning towards a united Ireland. The Sinn Féin vice-president, grounded in the values of the Good Friday Agreement, aims to work towards a better future, fostering prosperity and hope.
With a focus on constitutional change, O’Neill envisions proper power-sharing arrangements during the transition. Reflecting on the future, she emphasizes the need for mature discussions, leaving the next ten years open to the possibilities of change.