Conor Murphy believes a referendum on Irish unity can happen within the next five years. The Stormont economy minister was speaking as he was announced as one of six Sinn Féin’s candidates to run in the Republic’s forthcoming Seanad elections,

NORTHERN IRELAND’S MINISTER for the economy, Conor Murphy, has announced that he will contest the upcoming Seanad election. The Sinn Féin politician will continue to serve as a minister in Stormont and as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly throughout the election and will “assess the next steps” once the election has concluded.

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy will contest the upcoming Seanad Éireann elections, it’s been announced. The party said that his candidacy underscores Sinn Féin’s commitment to representing the entire island of Ireland,

Sinn Féin Minister Conor Murphy is set to contest the Irish Seanad (Irish parliament's upper chamber) election next month and will quit Stormont if elected. Murphy described the move as a "natural progression of his politics" and said he looked forward to using his experience to shape the debate around Irish reunification in the Seanad.

Sinn Fein Stormont minister to run for election to Irish Seanad - Economy Minister Conor Murphy has lodged his nomination papers for elections to the Dublin parliament.

It's understood Conor Murphy will continue serving as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly until the election concludes