Michelle O’Neill has said it is “very conceivable” that a referendum on Irish unity could take place by 2030, placing the issue firmly back at the centre of political debate in Northern Ireland.
The Sinn Féin vice president described Irish unity as the “big idea” of her generation and confirmed she has “not given up” on the prospect of a border poll within this decade.
Her comments come ahead of Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis in Belfast, where unity is expected to be a major focus alongside wider political and economic challenges.
Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, a referendum on Irish unity can be called if it appears likely that a majority would support constitutional change.
O’Neill’s remarks are likely to intensify discussion around the timeline, political momentum, and what a potential united Ireland could look like.
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