Writing for An Phoblacht, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA has said that the electorate in the 26 counties has been presented with a real choice between the plan for change presented by Sinn Féin or more of the same from the two conservative parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. 

Declan Kearney wrote:

“During this general election campaign in the south of Ireland, the electorate has been presented with a real choice – between the plan for change presented by Sinn Féin, or more of the same from the two conservative parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. 

“Both of these parties dominated southern Irish politics for over a century. They have consistently represented the economic and business interests of the elites in Irish society, ignoring the needs of workers, families and local communities. 

“Sinn Féin has campaigned with a plan to bring about real change: To tackle the housing, health, and cost of living crisis; to address the waste of public finances; and, to achieve Irish unity.

“The debate on constitutional change is now centre stage and dates for the unity referendums provided for in the Good Friday Agreement should be set before the conclusion of this decade.

“Sinn Féin has a plan to manage the transition to a new national democratic settlement on our island.  

“Irish unity is now the defining issue for our generation.

“That is why Sinn Féin has made Irish unity a key issue in the Irish general election. Neither Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael want to have that discussion.

“A Sinn Féin-led government will prioritise constitutional change and we have a credible plan to do so. We want to tackle the national and the social challenges facing all of our people.

“This is a decisive general election, it can become a watershed which allows the people of Ireland to become the authors of a new, exciting future.” 

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