Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú) | Oireachtas source

The Tories know very little about Ireland and they care much less. People across the country are starting to realise that. We have realised that because of the Border they have an influence on whether or not we can move people, products and services across Ireland, and that they can also determine whether we have a peaceful future in this country or not. Brexit has highlighted in flashing neon lights the influence the Tories have and how they determine our future here in Ireland. The opinion polls have shown that for the first time in history, the majority of people in the North of Ireland and in the South of Ireland believe that the best solution to this is an all-Ireland solution. However, there is no Government planning for this at all. A new Ireland forum would provide an opportunity for people across the 32 counties of various civil and political views to work in partnership and map out how Irish people can determine our future together, without negative influence from London. Will the Minister develop such a forum?

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