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22/01/2013
Sinn Fein Should "Be Careful What They Wish For" - DUP
DUP MLA Arlene Foster has said Sinn Fein should "be careful what they wish for" on it's call for a border call.
The Minister said: "Sinn Fein's call for a border poll is destabilising. Such discussions polarise the electorate. Gerry Adams knows well that the overwhelming majority in Northern Ireland want to remain part of the United Kingdom. "The economics of a united-Ireland don’t remotely make sense. Northern Ireland currently receives a £10 billion subvention from the Treasury. There has never been a rational argument put forward as to how this gap would be filled.
"If such a destabilising and polarising message continues to be pushed then we may call their bluff. We may put an end to this foolish talk once and for all. Those who are advocating a poll could get a clear answer but it will not be the one they want. The DUP is having this discussion but has not reached a conclusion on the matter. "
She said that Sinn Fein should cease from their destabilising talk and should focus their energies on making Northern Ireland work.
(CD/GK)
The Minister said: "Sinn Fein's call for a border poll is destabilising. Such discussions polarise the electorate. Gerry Adams knows well that the overwhelming majority in Northern Ireland want to remain part of the United Kingdom. "The economics of a united-Ireland don’t remotely make sense. Northern Ireland currently receives a £10 billion subvention from the Treasury. There has never been a rational argument put forward as to how this gap would be filled.
"If such a destabilising and polarising message continues to be pushed then we may call their bluff. We may put an end to this foolish talk once and for all. Those who are advocating a poll could get a clear answer but it will not be the one they want. The DUP is having this discussion but has not reached a conclusion on the matter. "
She said that Sinn Fein should cease from their destabilising talk and should focus their energies on making Northern Ireland work.
(CD/GK)
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