The Commission on the Future of Ireland release a report from the recent All Ireland Economy People’s Assembly this week. You can read the full report right here.
The Commission on the Future of Ireland was established by Sinn Féin in July 2022 in order to undertake a grassroots consultation with the people of Ireland and internationally on the future of Ireland. This will be achieved through the hosting of People’s Assemblies across the country and internationally; through the collection and publication of written contributions; through hosting sectoral meetings and through private engagements.
‘Irish unity and the All Island Economy’ took place on 28th June 2024, in the Europa Hotel, Belfast. The meeting was chaired by Cathy Gormley-Heenan and the panel for the event was Pearse Doherty TD, Conor Murphy MLA, and Caoimhe Archibald MLA .
The People’s Assembly was opened by Órlaithí Flynn MLA with the following remarks:
“We want to encourage popular grass roots participation in the conversation about our shared future. We want everyone to have their say. Participation from the audience will be a key part of the discussion today, so don’t be shy, have your say.
“Constitutional change is now fixed on the political horizon. Conversations about the constitutional future of the island of Ireland are happening across the country and beyond.
“Irish Unity needs to be planned for and people naturally want to know what the new Ireland might look like.
“That means those of us who want Irish Unity must provide the space for discussion, listening to people’s hopes, aspirations and the concerns of those who have not yet made up their minds, and are unsure how they would vote in a unity referendum.
“Citizens want to know what the new Ireland will mean for them and their families.
“A strong and fair economy is the basis for a thriving society and it is for this reason that Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland is hosting today’s discussion entitled Irish Unity and the all Island Economy.”
