Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that preparation is needed for a border poll and that the wealth generated by a United Ireland would far outweigh the cost.
It comes after the Taoiseach said a border poll would not be on the Government's agenda for the next five years.
Mary Lou McDonald says a united Ireland would be beneficial on both sides of the border
What do you think about that? Is now a good time for a United Ireland? Andrea spoke to listeners with their views.
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