A Sinn Féin MP, Dáire Hughes, recently spoke at an event in Cleveland, Ohio, urging the United States to intervene and push for a referendum on the constitutional position of Northern Ireland. Hughes emphasized the importance of Irish unity and called on the Irish Government to actively plan, prepare, and advocate for unity.
He stressed the need for the US to advocate for the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, including a border poll. Hughes highlighted the role of Irish America in influencing the Irish government’s decisions and called for the establishment of a Citizens’ Assembly on Irish unity to lay out a vision for a new and united Ireland.
Hughes also emphasized the importance of working with the British government to set a timetable for referendums and facilitate an inclusive and respectful discussion on the future. He praised the US for its essential role in reaching the Good Friday Agreement and its ongoing support as a guarantor of the agreement.
The Sinn Féin MP called for the US to continue acting as a guarantor of the agreement and ensure the full implementation of unity referendums. He emphasized that supporting the Good Friday Agreement means supporting the democratic right of the people to have their say on Irish unity.
Hughes’s remarks underscore the importance of international support in the quest for Irish unity and the crucial role that the United States can play in advocating for the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. His call for US intervention highlights the significance of global partnerships in shaping the future of Northern Ireland.