Gerry Adams said a recent poll shows most people on the island of Ireland support a united Ireland. The European Movement survey found 59 per cent in the South and 64 per cent in the North would vote Yes to unity within the EU.

Adams stated the public is ahead of politicians who resist planning for constitutional change. He pointed to Micheál Martin’s refusal to prepare for unity as an example of this gap.

He also noted Sinn Féin’s outreach to pro-independence leaders in Scotland and Wales following recent election results. The party’s leaders held talks with the SNP and Plaid Cymru after both parties gained majorities committed to independence.

Adams said these developments create a chance for coordinated efforts on self-determination across the islands. He urged engagement with the Irish government on the issue.

A separate report by Conradh na Gaeilge examined how the Irish language could feature in any future arrangements. The study called for the language community to set out clear demands rather than treat the language as a bargaining tool.

Adams said the report shows the Irish language has a positive role to play in discussions on unity. The 90-page document argues for proactive planning to avoid marginalising Irish speakers.