President Kelly Slams National Unity Bill

President O'Ceallaigh has today slammed the National Unity Bill for its blatant disregard of Talamthom's history and its deep federalist solutions to 'The East Fealsamthom Question". The bill put forward by Vindrus York (NFP At-Large) sees the proposal of Article 11 of the Tománnach Constitution being deleted entirely.

Vindrus York had declared in a press conference at NFP headquarters prior to the submission of the act to the Dáil:

"The East Fealsamthom should not be entitled to 'special rights' in the constitution, WE are one nation not separate entities. If Article 11 is allowed for EF, then other counties, for example Mainistir, should be guaranteed special status as well."

Upon notification of this statement of intent from the NFP leader, the President cut short his lunch break to send a short response stating:

"There is no precedent for Mainistiri separatism. It is the historical home of the Tománnach Christians. East Fealsamthom historically, following the Civil War in the south between the Kings Army and the MSR Forces, has had a different complexion that predates Talamthom's existence as a Republic. Of course though you are free to disagree with Article 11 all you wish as we are a democracy."

The bill is expected to receive some support, albeit limited, from Kevin Gladstone. Gladstone since his departure from the DLP post-election has proclaimed himself to be an 'Independent Liberal Unionist' as is opposed to article 11 of the constitution providing what he sees as 'special status for a minority within the republic'. Gladstone's work has centred around the 'Anglo-Tománn enclave' of Dun Fhyla where he continues to work for what he believes is an inequality between those of English or British decent and those of Tománn-Eireánnach decent.

York was believed to have finally accepted the fact that East Fealsamthom had been reestablished as a special autonomous region, but this latest activity doesn't bode well for those looking for a quiet term. The bill is widely expected to fail within the Dáil and has already faced fierce criticism from the former Prime Minister Mark Prendergast (DLP At-Large) and Labour leader Alex Garine (LPT At-Large). At the time of going to press we are awaiting comment from Gladstone and the Communist Party.