Mary Lou McDonald: “I am glad that the Tánaiste has at last acknowledged the need to prepare for Irish reunification.”

This is madness. This, in fact, is primitive treatment of any community in the year 2026. It is intolerable, and it will not be tolerated.

The decision is utterly reckless.

The future of Ireland is for the people of this island to decide, and for the people of this island alone.

Burying his head in the sand is not a plan, is not a strategy, is not wise, and is not acceptable to us.