Sinn Féin National Party Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA has written to all party political leaders on the island of Ireland inviting them to meet with Sinn Féin to discuss future constitutional change and the shape of a new Ireland.

Speaking after the publication of Sinn Féin’s report on the Commission on the Future of Ireland, Kearney emphasised the importance of collective political involvement:

“The Commission on the Future of Ireland, established by Sinn Féin in July 2022, was created to facilitate grassroots consultation and provide a platform for people to express their views on the opportunities and benefits of Irish unity.

“Over the past year, the Commission has made significant progress through People’s Assemblies and sectoral events held across the island and internationally. These initiatives have been instrumental in fostering a positive and inclusive dialogue on constitutional change. The level of discussion on this issue today is unprecedented, and there is now a cross party political consensus on the need to plan and prepare for Irish unity.

“However, achieving this goal requires collective leadership. That is why I have written directly to leaders of political parties, urging them to meet with Sinn Féin and take part in this vital conversation. This is not a challenge for one party or one perspective—it is an opportunity for all parties to engage, contribute, and shape the future of our shared island.

“The all-party Oireachtas committee on the Good Friday Agreement published a detailed report last July which called on the Irish government to begin planning for IrishuUnity. The Irish and British governments have a crucial role to play. It is time for them to begin planning for constitutional change and a new and united Ireland.”