By David Young, PAThe Taoiseach has said achieving a united Ireland remains his political aspiration but insisted his current focus is promoting practical cooperation on the island. Simon Harris was asked on Wednesday about weekend comments from his predecessor Leo Varadkar about unity. He said the Government should also consider using its budget surplus to set up a fund to prepare for the economic challenges of Irish unity. “It is the legitimate aspiration of any nationalist or any republican to want a united Ireland,” he added. “That is my political aspiration, as well.

Source: The Herald June 19, 2024 17:47 UTC