Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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5. To ask the Taoiseach when a unit within his Department will be established to work towards a consensus on a shared island; and the overall remit of the unit. [14497/20]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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As set out in the Programme for Government, a new Shared Island Unit will be established within the Department of the Taoiseach which will use the potential of the Good Friday Agreement to deliver sustained progress for all communities.

This unit will work towards a consensus on a shared island and will examine the political, social, economic and cultural considerations underpinning a future in which all traditions are mutually respected.

Work on its structure, staffing and work programme is underway and I hope that the unit will start its work by the end of the month.