COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 13, 2026

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor W. Carey

That this Council recognises that Irish reunification is an objective of Bunreacht na hÉireann; notes the growing national discussion on constitutional change and the role of the Good Friday Agreement 1998 in providing for unity referendums; further notes the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee report Perspectives on Constitutional Change: Finance and Economics; and agrees to write to the Taoiseach requesting that the Government plan and prepare for Irish unity by establishing an all-island Citizens’ Assembly and Joint Oireachtas Committee on Irish Unity, publishing a plan in consultation with civic society and key stakeholders, engaging with northern Protestant and unionist opinion, and working to secure a date for the unity referendums provided for in the Good Friday Agreement.

REPORT:

If the motion is passed a letter will be issued to an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin; the response, when received, will be circulated to the Members.