Unionist Parties Reject Appeal In Mary Lou Mcdonald S Easter Speech

Sinn Féin’s leader said on Sunday that trade unionists should have an “equal role” in building what he described as New Ireland. Meanwhile, Northern Party leader Michelle O’Neill said Sinn Féin wanted to lead governments in Northern Ireland and the Republic. Both Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. O’Neill spoke during the Easter celebrations to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the 1916 Resurrection. Responding to McDonald’s statements at Milltown Cemetery, TUV chief Jim Allister said he “should consider the unionists fools” and described a united Ireland as a “hopeless search”. Ulster Union leader Doug Beattie said Sinn Féin’s goal for a united Ireland “fails and will continue to fail” as long as they “consolidate” their support for the IRA during the crisis. “So as they try to reach out to the trade unionists, I offer them a radical idea,” Beattie said. “Condemn terrorism, denounce the murder of our citizens, condemn those who hid in the shadows to kill men, women and children. “From this basic position of humanity we can then work to help the people of Northern Ireland cope with the cost of living crisis.” Addressing the large crowd gathered at Milltown Cemetery, Ms McDonald urged trade unionists to “walk this journey with us” in a united Ireland. “A future of equality and freedom belongs to you,” he said. “A future of progress and change belongs to you. A future of prosperity and opportunity belongs to you. “It’s not for anyone to invite you in; this future is already yours. It has to do with you, it’s yours, it’s about you. “The British government after the British government has not respected you and has disappointed you again and again. “Imagine the liberating possibility of complete freedom to make all the decisions here, in a parliament here, for the people who live here.” Ms MacDonald added that if Sinn Féin became the largest party after the May Convention elections in May, Ms O’Neill would be appointed Prime Minister. Addressing the upcoming election, Ms O’Neill told those gathered at Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, that “it was about the future, the next generation and what people can achieve, from all backgrounds or traditions,” if they work together. She said that after May 5, her party is committed to setting up the Assembly and the Executive Committee “without delay”. “We want to lead, not just in the executive branch, but in the whole of Ireland,” Ms O’Neill told the crowd. “We are determined to lead a government in Dublin next year. “We hope to unite our people and our country and with the support of the people, we will do that.” Today we gather to remember those who dedicated their lives to Irish freedom We must look beyond the division of our island and seize the opportunities before us to build a new and united Ireland Now is the time to build a new Ireland that ensures equality and prosperity for all pic.twitter.com/T0jCoWLvt8 – Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) April 17, 2022

title: “Unionist Parties Reject Appeal In Mary Lou Mcdonald S Easter Speech " ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Sheldon Bland”

Sinn Féin’s leader said on Sunday that trade unionists should have an “equal role” in building what he described as New Ireland. Meanwhile, Northern Party leader Michelle O’Neill said Sinn Féin wanted to lead governments in Northern Ireland and the Republic. Both Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. O’Neill spoke during the Easter celebrations to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the 1916 Resurrection. Responding to McDonald’s statements at Milltown Cemetery, TUV chief Jim Allister said he “should consider the unionists fools” and described a united Ireland as a “hopeless search”. Ulster Union leader Doug Beattie said Sinn Féin’s goal for a united Ireland “fails and will continue to fail” as long as they “consolidate” their support for the IRA during the crisis. “So as they try to reach out to the trade unionists, I offer them a radical idea,” Beattie said. “Condemn terrorism, denounce the murder of our citizens, condemn those who hid in the shadows to kill men, women and children. “From this basic position of humanity we can then work to help the people of Northern Ireland cope with the cost of living crisis.” Addressing the large crowd gathered at Milltown Cemetery, Ms McDonald urged trade unionists to “walk this journey with us” in a united Ireland. “A future of equality and freedom belongs to you,” he said. “A future of progress and change belongs to you. A future of prosperity and opportunity belongs to you. “It’s not for anyone to invite you in; this future is already yours. It has to do with you, it’s yours, it’s about you. “The British government after the British government has not respected you and has disappointed you again and again. “Imagine the liberating possibility of complete freedom to make all the decisions here, in a parliament here, for the people who live here.” Ms MacDonald added that if Sinn Féin became the largest party after the May Convention elections in May, Ms O’Neill would be appointed Prime Minister. Addressing the upcoming election, Ms O’Neill told those gathered at Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, that “it was about the future, the next generation and what people can achieve, from all backgrounds or traditions,” if they work together. She said that after May 5, her party is committed to setting up the Assembly and the Executive Committee “without delay”. “We want to lead, not just in the executive branch, but in the whole of Ireland,” Ms O’Neill told the crowd. “We are determined to lead a government in Dublin next year. “We hope to unite our people and our country and with the support of the people, we will do that.” Today we gather to remember those who dedicated their lives to Irish freedom We must look beyond the division of our island and seize the opportunities before us to build a new and united Ireland Now is the time to build a new Ireland that ensures equality and prosperity for all pic.twitter.com/T0jCoWLvt8 – Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) April 17, 2022