Next government must prepare for Irish unity, Jim O’Callaghan tells Belfast conference (opens original article in a new tab)

Minister Jim O’Callaghan said the next Irish government must prepare for potential unity by outlining compromises, emphasizing cross-border cooperation, and noting that referendum timing depends on the UK government.

• Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan urged the next Irish government to prepare for potential Irish unity and outline compromises it would make.
• O’Callaghan emphasized support for the Shared Island project, which focuses on cross-border cooperation without immediate constitutional change.
• He stated that the timing of a unification referendum in Northern Ireland depends on the UK's Northern Ireland secretary of state, not the Irish government.