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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is urging the next Irish government to prepare for a united Ireland, not as an immediate goal but as a necessary future contingency. He argues that laying out compromise plans ahead of time is responsible governance, especially as other parties also develop unity roadmaps. Highlighting cross-border initiatives like the Shared Island program, O’Callaghan sees value in building people-to-people ties—even amid criticism. He insists violence should never dictate political outcomes, noting Ireland’s evolution since the 1998 Belfast Agreement, which sets the framework for a future referendum if conditions align. With timing in the hands of the UK government, O’Callaghan warns Ireland must act now to avoid being unprepared. He suggests shelving divisive symbols like flags and anthems, focusing instead on practical, forward-thinking proposals that reflect Ireland’s historical commitment to unity and caution.

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