Mayo Sinn Féin Sinn Féin -- Building an Ireland of Equals

Preparing for Irish Unity

As the only party organised throughout the 32 counties, and with elected representation at all levels of democracy in Ireland, we are working to make Irish unity a reality in our lifetime.

We are the only party with a strategy and policies for achieving Irish unity and independence. We are the only party that people can vote for whether they live in Derry, Kerry, Wexford or Antrim. We are the only party bringing a distinctly republican and socialist analysis into the heart of Irish politics.

We have placed the development of all-Ireland structures and the demand for reunification at the top of our political agenda.

Throughout the peace process we have consistently urged an island-wide approach in key policy areas.

We have given practical expression to this through the work of our Ministers in the Executive and the all-Ireland Ministerial Council.

In the Dáil and the Assembly, Sinn Féin representatives have continuously pressed the need to sustain and develop the all-Ireland approach enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement.

Sinn Féin's priorities are:

  • Preparation and publication of a Green Paper on Irish unity by the Irish government;
  • A broad campaign alongside other political parties, campaign groups, trade unions and other interested sections of our society in creating an Alliance for Irish Unity;
  • Expanding the island wide approach in key policy areas including the economy, health, employment, agriculture and tourism;
  • Expansion of the areas of co-operation under the North South Ministerial Council;
  • Representation in the Dáil and Seanad for Irish citizens living in the north of Ireland;
  • Engaging with unionism about the nature and form a new united Ireland will take.

By planning for Irish unity and by demonstrating that unification can lead to a better society for all the people of this island, nationalists will go far towards persuading many unionists that they can have a secure future in a new, united Ireland.