Mid Ulster event highlights importance of planning for Ireland’s future

Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan has welcomed a recent discussion on Ireland’s future held in Mid Ulster, which featured former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar among the speakers.

The event was hosted by Chair of Mid Ulster District Council Councillor Dee Varsani.

Mid Ulster Council Chair, Councillor Deirdre Varsani recently welcomed former Taoiseach and Senior Fellow at Harvard, Leo Varadkar to Dungannon as keynote speaker on at the closing workshop in a series of Constitutional Change fact-finding sessions for Elected Members. Credit: Supplied

placeholder image — Mid Ulster Council Chair, Councillor Deirdre Varsani recently welcomed former Taoiseach and Senior Fellow at Harvard, Leo Varadkar to Dungannon as keynote speaker on at the closing workshop in a series of Constitutional Change fact-finding sessions for Elected Members. Credit: Supplied

The Mid Ulster MP said: "I was pleased to attend this event and hear a range of perspectives on the future of our island.

"Increasingly, people from all backgrounds are engaging with the conversation around constitutional change and considering what it could mean for them, their families and their communities.

"Events like this provide an important opportunity for informed and respectful discussion about Ireland’s future.

"I want to commend Mid Ulster District Council, as well as the speakers and everyone who participated in the event.

"As these conversations continue, Sinn Féin remains committed to planning for the future and to building a new Ireland that delivers for all who share this island."

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visited Dungannon as keynote speaker at the closin...

Emma Sheerin MLA said: "The Good Friday Agreement provides a democratic pathway to constitutional change, and it is important that preparations begin now, in advance of a referendum.

"Events like this create valuable opportunities for people to ask questions and engage in an informed discussion about Ireland's future.

"It was encouraging to see such strong interest from people who want to be part of that conversation."

Councillor Dee Varsani said: "What stood out from the discussion was the importance of ensuring that everyone feels they have a voice in shaping the future.

“Planning for the future is about more than constitutional arrangements. It is about considering how we can build a society that is fairer, more inclusive and offers opportunities for everyone.”