A referendum on a united Ireland would be too “divisive” and “partisan”. That is the view of an Taoiseach Micheal Martin as reported earlier in the week. Padraig MacLochlainn Sinn Féin Chief Whip and TD for Donegal and Jim O’Callaghan Fianna Fail TD For Dublin Bay South joined us on the show to discuss.

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