Michelle O'Neill, the vice president of Sinn Féin, has called for the next President of Ireland to use their position to actively advocate for Irish unification.
She believes that the winner of the upcoming October election must use their role as head of state to represent the interests of all Irish citizens, including those in the north of the border.
O'Neill insisted that such advocacy would not undermine the non-political nature of the office, which is a key convention.
She argued that the president's role should extend to playing a part in the planning and promotion of a united Ireland.
This statement has sparked debate about the traditional, largely ceremonial role of the Irish presidency and whether it should be used for political campaigning for a cause that divides the island.
Her comments reflect the growing push for unification from her party and other nationalist groups, highlighting the ongoing political discussions surrounding the future of Ireland.
She believes that the winner of the upcoming October election must use their role as head of state to represent the interests of all Irish citizens, including those in the north of the border.
O'Neill insisted that such advocacy would not undermine the non-political nature of the office, which is a key convention.
She argued that the president's role should extend to playing a part in the planning and promotion of a united Ireland.
This statement has sparked debate about the traditional, largely ceremonial role of the Irish presidency and whether it should be used for political campaigning for a cause that divides the island.
Her comments reflect the growing push for unification from her party and other nationalist groups, highlighting the ongoing political discussions surrounding the future of Ireland.
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