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The government have been taken to task on engaging in a discussion on Irish unity.

A poll published earlier this week suggested that the majority are in favour of unity north of the border, with calls for a citizen's assembly.

Donegal Deputy Pádraig MacLochlainn is just one of those who spoken in favour of the matter previously.

Speaking in the Dáil, the Sinn Féin TD says the time is now.

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In response, Taoiseach Simon Harris said while he is willing to engage, the government's priorities currently lie elsewhere:

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