“Political systems and political leaders have to have the capacity to multi-task and do several important, critical things at the same time.

“To advance an argument that we will not prepare for the medium and long term future simply because we have challenges in the present, that doesn’t stack up. That’s not responsible politics in my view.” https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/dup-slams-focus-on-divisive-border-poll-after-sfs-mary-lou-mcdonald-cautions-over-rushing-into-referendum/1837880666.html