A SUGGESTION from the DUP’s Jeffrey Donaldson that Ireland should join the Commonwealth was met with applause at Fine Gael’s National Conference. A SUGGESTION from the DUP’s Jeffrey Donaldson that Ireland should join the Commonwealth was met with applause at Fine Gael’s National Conference. Fine Gael audience applauds as DUP's Donaldson says Ireland should join the CommonwealthThe Northern Ireland politician said Ireland would benefit from part of the group which is primarily made up of former territories of the British Empire. “It would be good, the Commonwealth is a place where Ireland’s voice should be heard and I would like to see that happen,” Mr Donaldson said. He claimed delegates clapped because they were “wanting to show some warmth towards Jeffrey Donaldson”.

Source: Irish Independent March 23, 2019 18:11 UTC