Question 1

What does the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires Taoiseach to publish a Green Paper within 12 months examining economic, fiscal, governance and constitutional implications of potential Irish reunification. Establishes a Citizens' Assembly within 6 months of the Green Paper to examine Irish unity, with broad island representation and formal government response required. Mandates annual progress reports to Oireachtas and requires government engagement with Unionist, Protestant and other communities on constitutional change planning.

Question 2

What stage is the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 9 Jul 2026, the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026 is at First Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026 was sponsored by Mary Lou McDonald, and was introduced on 16 Jun 2026.

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