Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Wanting a United Ireland | Path to Power Episode 135
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Sinn Féin’s Senator Conor Murphy, a former NI economy minister, join Matt for a full discussion about the possibilities of a united Ireland. Is it the inevitability that some people are starting to suggest, who actually wants it, and would a citizens’ assembly be helpful for preparations in the Republic? The potential economic benefits and challenges assessed. Do the polls give us an accurate representation of public sentiment? How we can learn from German reunification. The British perspective if Reform come to power. And how do we manage to persuade the more extreme elements of loyalism?
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Wanting a United Ireland | Path to Power Episode 135
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Sinn Féin’s Senator Conor Murphy, a former NI economy minister, join Matt for a full discussion about the possibilities of a united Ireland. Is it the inevitability that some people are starting to suggest, who actually wants it, and would a citizens’ assembly be helpful for preparations in the Republic? The potential economic benefits and challenges assessed. Do the polls give us an accurate representation of public sentiment? How we can learn from German reunification. The British perspective if Reform come to power. And how do we manage to persuade the more extreme elements of loyalism?
Brought to you by The Greenman Group
In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the issues.
PTP+
To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at https://pathtopower.supportingcast.fm/
Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com
Subscribe now on:
Spotify: https://t.ly/ilG4M
Apple: https://t.ly/xsPlr
Follow Matt:
linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317
instagram.com/mattcooperlastword
twitter.com/cooper_m
