Jonathan McCambridge, PAStrong and specific apologies from the IRA and the State for its historical treatment of non-Catholics could help to “change hearts and minds” over unification, Leo Varadkar has said. He also said he believed the next Irish government should consider using its budget surplus to set up a fund to prepare for the economic challenges of Irish unity. He told the rally that while he did not hold any government position any more, he still wanted to advocate for unity. “In terms of apologies, I think apologies are appropriate, but you have to be careful about them. “I think if we are going to start to change minds and hearts among Protestant people, a much more stronger, specific apology for what was done and what we did, I think would help to change the hearts and minds.”

Source: The Herald June 15, 2024 18:11 UTC