Sinn Féin to hold major economic conference in Europa Hotel

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has announced that the party’s Commission on the Future of Ireland will be holding a major event on ‘Irish Unity and the All Island Economy’ in the Europa Hotel, Belfast on Friday 28^th June, 11am – 1pm.

This event will be chaired by Independent Chairperson Cathy Gormley-Heenan, Professor of Politics and Public Policy & Ulster University Provost.

The panel on the day is comprised of Sinn Féin senior finance spokespersons – Pearse Doherty TD, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA and Conor Murphy MLA.

Pearse Doherty TD said:

“Irish unity has the potential to unlock all of the tools which our island economy needs to function more effectively. 

“A range of economic forecasts have predicted that Irish unity and the continued development of the all-island economy will lead to a stronger economy. 

“This will provide the basis for better health and education services, job creation and an enhanced standard of living for all citizens.

“I am delighted to announce that this major conference will take place in Belfast’s Europa Hotel on 28^th June.

Conor Murphy MLA said;

“I am looking forward to participating in this event along with my colleagues Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA and Pearse Doherty TD.

“Constitutional change is now fixed on the political horizon. Conversations about the constitutional future of the island of Ireland are happening across the country and beyond.

“Irish unity needs to be planned for and people naturally want to know what the new Ireland might look like.

“That means those of us who want Irish unity must provide the space for discussion, listening to people’s hopes, aspirations and the concerns of those who have not yet made up their minds, and are unsure how they would vote in a unity referendum.

“Citizens want to know what the new Ireland will mean for them and their families. A strong and fair economy is the basis for a thriving society and for this reason Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland is hosting ‘Irish Unity and the All Island Economy’

Dr Caoimhe Archibald said;

“I would urge all those interested in economic development and in particular business owners, trade unions, tourism projects and the community sector to come along to this exciting event in the Europa on 28^th June.

“The event is open to all and participation from the audience will be a key part of the discussion.

“Registration for those wishing to attend is now open at Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irish-unity-and-the-all-island-economy-tickets-913918243067?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note to Editor:

The Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle established ‘The Commission on the Future of Ireland’ as an ambitious public, sectoral and private consultation on the future of Ireland. The Commission will accept written contributions and hold both public and private sectoral engagements, and actively seek contributions from all sections of society on this island and beyond.

Written contributions to the Commission on the Future of Ireland can be made online at www.sinnfein.ie/futureofireland

For any further information please email commission@sinnfein.ie

Currently the Commission on the Future of Ireland has received over 200 contributions from a broad range of interested individuals and groups.

Media are invited to attend ‘Irish Unity and the All Island Economy’, registration is via Eventbrite, please select ‘media attendee’.