It follows a politician calling for the Irish Government to make the Twelfth a public holiday south of the border
A snap poll suggests most people do not want the Twelfth of July to become a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.
Patrick Costello said it would be a "major step" in ensuring people feel "represented and included" across the island. It is a public holiday in Northern Ireland, with parades and events held across the region annually by the Orange Order to commemorate the anniversary. He added: "If the Irish state truly aspires to unite all the peoples of this island, then all of those people need to feel represented and included. Designating the Twelfth as a public holiday would be a major step for that process."Get the latest politics news and analysis in your inbox Want the biggest political stories sent straight to you?
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