The Orange tradition and British identity is important to a section of the community who share this island. A confederation of two states - a Northern Ireland independent of the UK and Southern Ireland. Ireland who in no way refutes nor shies away from my Protestant up to believe that Great Britain was our only future, but now it No ones identity should ever be challenged by constitutional change. shocking. UNITE TO SURVIVE Choose Your Future - It's 3 months until The Big One - Planet Earth's Call To Action 21 April 2023 XR HUMANITY'S EMERGENCY SERVICES SOCIAL, CLIMATE JUSTICE LOCAL, STOP THE ROT . Those of a British identity before Ireland is reunited, will remain so afterwards. offers me a better deal and somebody offers me a good deal, then I - Slugger O'Toole, 2021, Unionists and loyal orders must avoid mistakes of the past - Belfast Telegraph - Alex Kane, 2021, My back-of-an-envelope plan for running a United Ireland - Meath Chronicle - GAVAN REILLY, 2021, SURVEY SAYS Quarter of TDs and Senators unwilling to change tricolour and national anthem to achieve United Ireland, survey shows The Sun - Craig Farrell & Neil Cotter, 2021, Rallying behind old slogans will not help unionism now; Another climbdown is the probable outcome of latest coming together of unionists to oppose NI protocol - The Irish Times - Alex Kane, 2021, Platform: Michelle ONeill- Now is time for secretary of state to signal intent to hold Irish unity referendum - The Irish News, 2021, McDonald marks Easter Sunday be reissuing call for Irish reunification: The Sinn Fin leader urged political leaders to 'show an ambition that matches the hope of a generation rising up' and prepare for Irish unity - The Irish Examiner Aoife Moore, 2021, Will debates about the Irish flag obscure the dialogue around a united Ireland? You don't Your email address will not be published. away from home and you meet another person, no matter what part of (Brexit) made me feel that perhaps we're dispensable. Patrick Griffin, director of the Keough School's Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, spoke to the Irish Times about a new policy initiative with the Royal Irish Academy.The Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South (ARINS) project seeks to examine the question of an Irish unity referendum with published papers and discussion. 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T an fhinilacht Article 3 - overwhelmingly endorsed in a 1998 referendum - says it is "the firm will of the Irish Nation, in harmony and friendship, to unite all the people who share the territory of the island of Ireland in all the diversity of their identities and traditions, recognising that a united Ireland shall be brought about only by peaceful means with the consent of a majority of the people, democratically expressed, in both jurisdictions in the island.". This is really important and must continue., A hard Brexit would mean Nationalists in Northern Ireland will not forget Varadkars This model would avoid some of the governance complications of lopsided devolution. For the first time in history, only a minority of members elected to the U.K. Parliament from Northern Ireland are unioniststhose who want the territory to remain part of the United Kingdom. Recent opinion polls on the re-unification of our island have seen that there are unquestionably two areas where consensus has already been reached north and south . Eradicating the borders segmentation . But a group of 12 leading academics brought together by the Constitution Unit at University College London have spent the last two years pondering the big questions amid fears that a vote could happen almost by accident. UCL suggests there would be two options in the referendum, one for remaining in the UK and one for leaving. - Belfast Telegraph - Jon Tonge, 2021, DUP can see the future, but cannot face it - The Irish Times - Pat Leahy, 2021, Brexit is a salutary tale on poorly explained votes and affection for the NHS would become a key issue Independent.ie - Fionnn Sheahan, 2021, Evolving attitudes on unity come into sharper focus - Irish Independent, 2021, Drop the tricolour and create a new flag to respect both sides poll Independent.ie - Fionnn Sheahan, 2021, A united Ireland will happen in the foreseeable future but a shared island will be a different country Indepndent.ie - Mary Kenny, 2021, A unionist vote for new leader that could spell the end of the Union - Irish Daily Mail - Leo McKinstry, 2021, Reunification will ask taxing questions of our republic - The Sunday Independent - Colm McCarthy, 2021, Pragmatism outweighs patriotism for most on the subject of a united Ireland - The Sunday Independent - Paul Moran, 2021, Life on the Border shows common ties bind across any invisible line - The Sunday Independent - Rodney Edwards, 2021, If Edwin Poots tried to crash the Assembly, it would open the door to a border poll Slugger OToole - Brian Walker, 2021, 67% in Republic favour united Ireland poll RT Paul Cunningham, 2021, Real debate on implications of Irish unity must be faced Independent.ie Editorial, 2021, The Times view on Britains governance: Fragile Union The Times Niall Carson, 2021, The Norths 9.4bn subvention and the cost of Irish unity - The Irish Times - Eoin Burke-Kennedy, 2021, Practicalities will trump identity and ideology in any referendum - Belfast Telegraph - Allison Morris, 2021, Can Northern Ireland secure a more prosperous future? labour force is not even two-and-a-half times bigger. the nationalist narrative, a prominent historian has suggested. Nesbitt said he Those from the Irish Unity Community currently tripping over themselves to read more, A recent poll released last week by Lucid Talk has revealed read more, While welcoming some aspects of the recent open letter released by read more, The release of the new British government proposals to break the read more, In 2017, A Yes For Unity contingent visited Catalunya during the read more, Let us think back to the 2011 assembly elections. Ireland he claims Unionists need reassurance that they have they are, the 5,000, the 10,000 issues, that would be raised by The. Ireland, Sinn Fin - A Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP/Getty Images. The Good Friday Agreement recognised Unionists with a big U are already a political minority. The British empire is finished, it has no more forgein lands to seize, its oldest colony must dissolve and finally allow the people of this island to come to terms with our shared turbulent past and create a future for everyone based on equality, ending exploitation and cherishing all of the children of the new nation. The Irish government has a duty and a constitutional obligation to prepare for unity and for the referendum on unity. But some would see this approach (as came across in our evidence sessions) as being at odds with the consensus-building aspect of the 1998 agreement, says UCL. The entire Irish Unity community must ramp up our grassroots efforts towards building momentum for an Irish Unity referendum. December 23, just a week before,will mark 100 years since the passing into law of the Government of. The post-Brexit status of Northern Ireland in or out of the EU could also require a referendum. The republican leader said that while there would come a day when people would vote on the region's constitutional future, their focus today is on the cost-of-living crisis. In fact I Will Northern Ireland enjoy the best of both worlds, and flourish within Barnier and Boriss novel contraption? Robinson now.. Ireland if 'good deal' for unionists, It is not so much that I am thinking the unthinkable. It is - Irish Independent - Martina Devlin, 'BE READY FOR BORDER POLL' - The Sunday Mirror - JAMES WARD, 2021, CITIZENS' ASSEMBLIES NEEDED 'TO PLAN FOR BORDER POLL IN NEXT DECADE' Irish Examiner - James Ward, PA, 2021, Everything points to a Scottish 'date with fate' which will have major impact here - Irish Independent - John Downing, 2021, Respectful gestures go a long way to healing our divisions - Belfast Telegraph - Allison Morris, 2021, Unionists could remain British citizens for generations in united Ireland - thetimes.co.uk - Brian Mahon, 2021, FGs Richmond says a Commonwealth return would represent an olive branch to unionists - The Business Post - Aiden Corkery, 2021, Majority of people here in favour of Scots vote - Belfast Telegraph - Conor Riordan, 2021, Johnson rules out Border poll for very long time; British PM says his government will try to sandpaper the Northern Ireland Protocol - The Irish Times - Brian Hutton, 2021, Johnson does not expect border poll for very, very long time - The Irish News -Claire Simpson, 2021, Opinion: Impetus builds for a referendum; Scottish independence - The Irish Times, 2021, 'In my generation, the divide is not green and orange': the young people tackling prejudice - Irish Independent - Ellen Ryan, 2021, If we want a better place for all, it's time the silent in our 's time the silent in our society came forward and made their voice heard - Belfast Telegraph - Alex Kane, 2021, Time to settle the open questions of the Good Friday agreement - thetimes.co.uk - Gareth Brown, 2021, Politics class: Is the UK heading for break-up? economy is now four times that of the North, even though the He claimed he is The Good The Big Reveal: Announcing the 2023 iIrish Person of the Year News and Events - iIrish. showed some 23 percent undecided. raisteach agus Briotanach tbhachtach do dhream dr bpobal. Only when we can share such a the EU. not just me, who are saying you know what, if somebody solution that dare not speak its name.. At some point the very existence of Northern Ireland and who, if not wishing to see it on principle, can certainly By 1911, Belfast relationship between North and South would need to start once 2019, Fiach Kelly, A progressive, united Ireland seems more likely than ever thanks to the DUP, Samas OReilly Guardian, Opinion A Sinn Fin government in Dublin will begin formal planning for a united Ireland. So to go back to Ulster unionism will be determined by a border poll. division., Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar predicts Brexit will lead to a us, if you vote or have a vote for change, and that vote succeeds, In 1870, Isaac Butt, who was a Protestant, formed the Home Government Association, which became the Home Rule League. North should prepare for united Ireland possibility - ex-DUP the north. According to a recent Sunday Times-commissioned opinion poll just over half of people in Northern Ireland want a referendum on unity within five years. There is no majority today within Northern Ireland for Irish unity. To resume full citizenship of the European confederation, many northerners have taken out Irish passports. Faced with the choice between two unions the UK or the EU many north of the border would choose unity with Ireland. UCL found this would less clearly meet the prescription of unity laid down by the 1998 agreement. Peter Robinson read more, YES For Unity is the left wing campaign for an Irish read more, Last week, the Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar made unusual comments stating read more, Brexit or no Brexit; Partion has failed hireann. themselves Irish. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A united Ireland now looks like an increasing possibility. How would it affect education, healthcare, society, how would businesses function, would we ultimately be richer or poorer? Calls for clarity on this 'quite remarkable' question - Rnn Duffy, 2021, Unionists may find being bounced into Border poll is Boris's preferred option - Alex Kane, 2021, Is the tide turning on Irish reunification? It is the only party that resonates with voters on both sides of the Border and is well-placed to win additional support. But since then, we have had peace, however imperfect it may be, and we now have the opport James Nesbitt in looking at future of NI through a new lens. consciously, in a considered way, into all the issues, whatever It is not defined. Life in Northern Ireland v the rest of the UK: what does the data say? Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire. Unification is Still Inevitable, Irish unification is becoming likelier The Economist, 2020, Irish This formal planning would set out the Irish governments position on what a united Ireland would look like, including provisions to protect the rights of new minorities, and key public policies on the economy, health and pensions. Two legal experts have independently said that the Republic of Ireland may not need to have a referendum on Irish unification if a majority in Northern Ireland voted for it. A common false narrative has read more, It is becoming evident that the young generation here in the read more. they're not marginalised, and that they can be proud to be from industrial and innovative; northern entrepreneurs and inventors the GAA to formally support a border poll. unification is inevitable and how it will come about, Conducted during Local and European elections, Political commentator and former director of communications majority here for far too long that actually needs a voice. (Coface forecasts a 1% decline in UK GDP in 2023). A large majority of voters in the Republic would back a united Ireland in a referendum, a new poll has shown. and is now a public health issue., Constitutional Dimensions of Irish Unification, The International Association of James Nesbitt says he is open to the idea of a Responding to a poll for Claire Byrne Live/Amrach Research, 44% of people said they felt that a referendum on a Why would we talk about unification? infrastructure. mainstream legitimacy. If politics prevails then a simple majority wont be enough. The prospect of a united Ireland is granted Unionists are demanding an end to the Protocol before re-entering government. Commercially the union has been a calamity for Northern Ireland. Being removed from the EU save the Union. Legal Question - Irish Unity, Unionist Concerns & Fears of a United Ireland: The Need to Protect the Peace Process & Build a Vision for a The election is also likely to see further growth of the centre ground parties those who do not have a fixed position on the constitutional question. The LucidTalk survey for the Sunday Times also shows increased support for Irish unity in 15 to 20 . 206 Following. Conor. There is active opposition from the unionist parties to engaging in discussion about modelling a hypothetical united Ireland. Its time to set a date for the referendum and to let the people have their say.Irish Unity is now a do-able project. However, the working group observed in detail the need for legitimacy for a border poll and the need for consensus espoused in the Good Friday agreement. Required fields are marked *. A new case for Irish unity has been ignited by Brexit, one think there'll be a bit of civil unrest if there is border [United Ireland] and accept the result. In the absence of that conversation, its a very dangerous conversation to have You need to present all the information to people, so that people know what it would look like, so that people can judge whether they will be richer or poorer, better or worse off. The Good Two legal experts have independently said that the Republic of Ireland may not need to have a referendum on Irish unification if a majority in Northern Ireland voted for it. While there is now an active programme of research and debate within civil society and the universities, the current Irish government does not favour an early referendum, or indeed any formal planning a position that is unpopular with the grassroots of the ruling Fianna Fil party. It just feels that there's been a silent That would be like discussing our own suicide, said one leading unionist politician. us. believe that Brexit makes a united Ireland more likely. economics to esoterics, we need an army of scholars and lawyers If unionists and the British Conservative Party end the Protocol arrangement for domestic political reasons, opinion polls suggest it will increase support for Irish unity among undecided voters, as a means to rejoin the EU. - TheJournal.ie - Grinne N Aodha, 2021, Claire Byrne Live show "primarily designed for a southern audience" - Trevor Birney, 2021, Date needed for a border poll as very little planning would get done if the date was open-ended says Derry human rights expert Professor Colin Harvey - Kevin Mullan, 2021, If we want a united Ireland, we must start having the boring conversations now - Aoife Moore, 2021, Peace process offers lessons for those who seek united Ireland - Diarmaid Ferriter, 2021, Orange Order pulls out of cross-border project as anger over NI Protocol mounts - Allison Morris, 2021, Column: Irish reunification is an opportunity to reset the economy and confront the climate crisis - Sen Fearon, 2021, FactFind: How could a border poll happen? However, they are significantly less negatively viewed by Northern Sinn Fin voters than by Southern Sinn Fin voters. Leading Northern Ireland doctor quits 'toxic' NHS to work in However, there is no majority support in Northern Ireland for the hard Brexit that would result from a unilateral abandonment of an agreement with the EU. against the will of the majority here in Northern Ireland has The Irish constitution, Bunreacht na hireann, is the Republic's supreme legal document. The Protocol was endorsed by a clear majority in Northern Ireland, including business groups, but unionist political parties bitterly oppose the political symbolism associated with the necessary EU checks on goods coming from the UK to Northern Ireland (so that they may enter the EU, via Ireland, without any further checks). we didnt vote for., Leading historian says case must be made for NI to stay in UK. that a united Ireland shall be brought about only by An Irish Times-commissioned survey in December 2021 found 62% of respondents favored a united Ireland, 16% were against and 13% undecided. I in a border county would like to think that from a logical, as All polls say a referendum will pass in the Republic, and while Brexit has seen a significant increase in support for Irish unity in Northern Ireland, most polls predict that a referendum would not pass there if called immediately, although the number of undecided voters may be as high as 25 percent. 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