Fine Gael may discuss seeking political representation in Northern Ireland as part of its “blueprint” for unification, Helen McEntee has indicated.
The party is working on developing a vision for a united Ireland to be announced at its Ard Fheis later this year.
Fine Gael leader and Tánaiste Simon Harris said the country must now engage “seriously, responsibly and respectfully” with the future of the island ahead of the 30th anniversary of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which will come during his next tenure as taoiseach.
Asked if she thought Fine Gael should be running candidates for election in Northern Ireland, party deputy leader and Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said: “I think that’s why we’re having these types of discussions now.
“The Tánaiste outlined just over a week ago that we would, within our own party, be having a discussion on what a unified or united Ireland might look like.
“I think it’s the responsible...
