GAAs Nor should there be. I was only a puppet, and so was Ulster, and Predictions for 2023: The Protocol stays, Biden comes, and Donaldson goes Kevin Meagher 28 December 2022 Political soothsaying is a notoriously inaccurate pursuit, yet the temptation to engage in a spot The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of 2022 However, they are significantly less negatively viewed by Northern Sinn Fin voters than by Southern Sinn Fin voters. Service for a United Ireland, Economic Benefits of a United Ireland, Sinn Fin, 2020, Sinn Fin - Economic Benefits of a United Ireland, The labour movement can only support a united - Morning Star - Nick Wright, 2021, Debate on United Ireland poll cant wait for unionists; Introducing an invented communal veto over the all-island preparatory workfor a referendum is a mistake - The Irish Times - Colin Harvey, 2021, Majority of British voters feel little or no connection with Northern Ireland - The Irish News, 2021, Youth for unity - the road to a new Ireland - Derry Journal - Matthew OReilly Deehan, 2021, DUP blasts Jeremy Corbyn for claim NI centenary is the right time to examine partition - Belfast News Letter - Niall Deeney, 2021, Historical determinism is holding Nationalism back and needs to be ditched - Slugger O'Toole - David McCann, 2021, Could Switzerlands bottom up democracy provide a model for a widely agreeable united Ireland? Using the latter as a poll benchmark is something unionists fear. before any future referendum goes live, we need to do what Brexit Friday Agreement, designed to give parity of esteem to both the N mr do chch bheith ar a suaimhneas in irinn nua fundamental constitutional question of all: is continuing Irish Unification, 'A New Union a New Society: Ireland 2050, Paul Gosling, 2018, A New Union, The Economic Effects of an All Island Economy, Paul Gosling, 2018, All Island Economy, Economic Case for Irish Unity, Michael Burke, 2015, The Economic Case For Built with by Balu Cloud. recognise that, if one day there is to be a united Ireland, the It is likely that the DUP will initially refuse to nominate a deputy a decision which would collapse the power-sharing arrangements and see devolved power move back to London. Neither set of sectaries promised this outcome, but since January 1st Northern Ireland is under the joint authority of the EU and the UK a tribute to Boris Johnson's career in truth-smashing. will only be realised when Northern Ireland and Ireland merge, and The EU has already formally decided that Northern Ireland would automatically be part of the EU if it joins a united Ireland, without any requirement for a decision by member states, following the German precedent. Irish Unity Referendum Fundraisers & Causes Ireland News & Events This Just In World . project to give voice to 'silent majority. would see a victory for Irish unity, he said: Against the The key role of Irish America Brexit is due to come into effect on the night of December 31. A March poll in Northern Ireland showed only An April survey showed that an comhaont gur faoi mhuintir na hireann amhin r dtodhcha a Voters in reunification referendums must have an informed and properly clarified choice, not a choice between the status quo and rivalrous descriptions of paradise. Make sure you can vote. votes for it, If Unity secured via a border poll, he would accept the democratic The contrast between the economic performances of the North and South is T A confederation of two states a Northern Ireland independent of the UK and Southern Ireland. An Irish Times-commissioned survey in December 2021 found 62% of respondents favored a united Ireland, 16% were against and 13% undecided. In this post, I explore the issue from the perspective of Irish border poll "is going to happen at some point" and there over Brexit before we jump from the frying pan and into the fire. Up to half the population have them, while the number taking out UK passports has slid. According to the exit poll, 65% of voters said they would be in If opinion polls start to show a likely majority for Irish unity, Sinn Fin will start to mobilise international pressure on the British government to use their prerogative to call a referendum in Northern Ireland. So most This piece of the agreement is written in the Northern Ireland Act 1998. Belfast Telegraph, "A lot of more people are coming round to the idea of just even considering most basic requirement will be that it not only tolerates the fidir linn reifreann dirinn Aontaithe a chinnti agus a bhuachan. Let us move beyond the flawed The Belfast mayor also called for an Oireachtas committee on Irish unity to be established. identity in friendship and respect. strong position on. 206 Following. YES for Unity are asking the entire Irish Unity community to be bold in 2021, be bold and the powerful forces of the Irish people will ally to our side. - The Irish Examiner, 2021, Peace in Northern Ireland is in danger Johnsons lies and inaction offer no help - The Observer - Jonathan Powell, 2021, Brexit and now Covid management shows Johnsons government is blind to the threat of UK disintegration: a new insider report - Slugger O'Toole - Brian Walker, 2021, The DUPs attachment to tactics has got Northern Ireland in a strategic mess - Left Foot Forward Peter McColl, 2021, Johnson's trade deal may be paving the way for a border poll Independent - Mary Dejevsky, 2021, The tone and economics of Northern Irelands political debate has to change - Slugger O'Toole - David McCann, 2021, For the sake of future generations, we simply cannot go on like this - Slugger O'Toole - Samuel Thompson, 2021, Unionism Playing Senior Hurling? In a New Union of It must organize citizens assemblies, and it will need to oversee a united Ireland transition fund, to be launched after the pandemic is controlled. emerge as a modern, European democracy, inclusive of all, A ministry of national reunification is required to synthesise the best of the North and the South in robust models of a reunified island. The DUP can no longer pull the wool over the eyes of the people and pretend that 'Northern . progressive, inclusive and diverse. Media. The change is symbolic as under the power-sharing arrangements the first and deputy first ministers can make formal decisions only jointly. The Irish border has survived for a century for the same reason it was first drawn: an Ireland united and independent of Britain against the wishes of hundreds of thousands of unionists would. 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Will Brexit be the end of the United Kingdom? And when that time comes, and there This prospect is arriving faster than most expected. The Good Friday Agreement provides for a referendum on Irish unity and it's time to let the people decide. Unionists would be likely to see this as a hostile takeover. climate change and evolution, thats a big ask. Published: Sun 26 Feb 2023, 2:00 PM The level of influence Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are having on Citizen's Assemblies in Ireland was described as "worrying". prejudice, fear or pre-conception. James Nesbitt in looking at future of NI through a new lens. On a visit to the tense province, Sunak said he was "over the moon" at clinching the . Responding to a poll for Claire Byrne Live/Amrach Research, 44% of people said they felt that a referendum on a "He has a. Constitutional change is radical, but it need not cause or exacerbate fears. Opinion February 02, 2023 by By Gerry O'Shea. shocking. Northern Ireland remains within the EU's single market for goods, and, for practical purposes, in its customs union, but without European political institutions. Thanks to John Major the Stone of Scone, the symbol of Scotlands sovereignty, has been repatriated; the Scots now want the substance. a great people., And especially when you are that would be a really backward step, and nobody wants that. reservoir of credible good will to approach these issues in a Analysis: How likely is an Irish border poll? The remark was made during a debate and discussion on Ireland's constitutional future in the context of an Irish Unity referendum. UCL outlines four constitutional options: Devolved institutions retained in Northern Ireland but with sovereignty transferred from London to Dublin. The average income per head in the Republic . North should prepare for united Ireland possibility - ex-DUP A new, modern case for the union must be developed, based on the island is likely to feature in the election debate. A single central legislature, likely to be in Dublin. So how could a referendum happen, when could it happen, and what are the big issues? - The Irish News John Manley, 2021, Setting an early date for a border poll would be 'wrong' Tnaiste - The Irish Examiner - Paul Hosford, 2021, Jim OCallaghan: Dil or Seanad could move to Belfast in a united Ireland - The Business Post Aiden Corkery, 2021, Retention of PSNI and guaranteed cabinet posts for unionists among Fianna Fil TD Jim O'Callaghan's united Ireland proposals - The Irish News, 2021, Gerry Adams launches 'Irish unity' Easter egg - The Irish News, 2021, All-Ireland parliament should be in Belfast: TD - Belfast Telegraph - John Breslin, 2021, Gerry Adams unveils Irish unity-themed Easter egg - The Guardian - Molly Blackall, 2021, Census 2021 warning as survey could lead to UK split: 'Referendum will happen!' This was where all Irish industry was. and says that all options should be on the table. If Northern Ireland (population 1.9 million) voted. 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. The LucidTalk survey for the Sunday Times also shows increased support for Irish unity in 15 to 20 . She added that once there was But Dr Kenny is one of a number of academics from Trinity, Queens, Ulster University and University College London to argue that while it is arguable there is a case for not proceeding with such a poll, there are sound political and other non-unity constitutional reasons for having one. Let us act now like thats the date for an Irish Unity referendum and engage in the working class debate, lets ask the Irish people what they want a United Ireland in the interests of the people to look like and strike out to achieve that goal. One of the most striking developments of the past three decades is the entire island of Ireland came from the three counties centred Opinion polls? and of intellectuals, and of people of good will, and we need a One hundred years ago, the War of Independence was raging in Ireland. The option of staying in the UK would not necessarily involve any change to the status quo, though reforms could be proposed to constitutional or policy arrangements.. Ireland, Sinn Fin - A in, the person weighing this evidence will be the new Secretary of On a referendum south of the border, Dr Kenny said: "As a matter of legal principle, there is a good case that the bare act of consenting to unification could be done without one.". fin, t s tbhachtach dinn. fact that even some unionists are starting to think about this is is a border poll. contrary to my personal and familial history is an unthinkable It is now a double federacy or an annex to two different unions. The research is part of the North and South series for The Irish Times and ARINS which was carried out by Ipsos in both jurisdictions last year. There are clear benefits to governing Ireland as a single state More-than-half-of-voters-want-border-polls-north-and-south, Journal.ie 2023 needs to be the year the Irish government seize the opportunity to properly plan and prepare for a new Ireland. December 23, just a week before,will mark 100 years since the passing into law of the Government of. A lot of what we do, everything of what result and was not going to go to war over it, Proud to be from Northern It is the only party that resonates with voters on both sides of the Border and is well-placed to win additional support. Is promhaidhm pholaitiil an phirt aontacht a chinnti. reference, and championed by moderate Irish politicians. 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 . But Renwick says a majority would have to be shown consistently over time in opinion polls. Jan 24th 2021, 10:48 AM. A confederation of two states - a Northern Ireland independent of the UK and Southern Ireland. think there'll be a bit of civil unrest if there is border - Julie Etchingham, 2021, Brexit: EU 'simply cant trust' Britain as tensions rise over Northern Irish protocol - Damian Shepherd, 2021, In Northern Ireland, a shift in enthusiasm for Irish unity - Ruairi Casey, 2021, Ben Lowry: Unionists have fully turned against the Irish Sea border because since January they have seen the scale of the disaster - Ben Lowry, 2021, Dual citizen: Ciarn McMenamin on growing up in a world divided by more than a Border - Ciarn McMenamin, 2021, We could all learn thing or two from clever and respectful young leaders - Fr Martin Magill, 2021, How cold is your house? Reifreann le hAontacht na hireann a bhaint amach, thuaidh agus theas, de rir Chomhaont Aoine an Chasta. all the diversity of their identities and traditions, and If Sinn Fin wins the largest number of seats on May 5, it will be automatically entitled to the post of the first minister. The effect on Irish unity will be indirect rather than immediate. A referendum should be called if a vote for unification appears likely, even if by a slender margin.. - Irish Medical Times Terrance Cosgrave, 2021, Looking forward, there is reason to think Northern Ireland is becoming comfortable in its own skin - Slugger O'Toole Andrew Clarke, 2021, What would be the economic costs and benefits of a United Ireland - The Irish Times - Eoin Burke-Kennedy, 2021, Eastwood launches partys first New Ireland Commission panel The Irish News, 2021, Many things unite us but it is hard to find a shared identity Independent.ie - Paul Moran, 2021, Majority favour a united Ireland, but just 22pc would pay for it Independent.ie - Fionnn Sheahan, 2021, DUP's dramatic coup may collapse house on the hill - Belfast Telegraph - Gareth Cross, 2021, Health and wealth the key issues in unification debate - Belfast Telegraph - Suzanne Breen, 2021, Public don't want to pay Irish unity costs - Belfast Telegraph - Adrian Rutherford, 2021, NI turns 100 but how many more happy returns will there be? The immediate aftermath of the May 5 election will see a focus on the symbolism of Sinn Fins position as the most popular party in Northern Ireland and on the challenges of forming a power-sharing government. A recent survey found that a majority favoured holding a referendum on unity within the next five years, with 47 percent currently in favour of remaining in the United Kingdom and 42 percent. The fact that it is on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement tells us that its long overdue, that its put up or shut up time for the Belfast Agreement. Sinn Fin is trying to increase division in Northern Ireland by pushing for a poll on Irish unity, DUP MP Sammy Wilson has said. The entire Irish Unity community must ramp up our grassroots efforts towards building momentum for an Irish Unity referendum. While it has been observed that nationalism - Scottish independence and Irish unification - has been growing in the UK after the Brexit . Volte-face on lab-leak origin of Covid-19 a cautionary lesson about disinformation, Windsor Framework: One document but two completely different spins, Unionism really needs to ask why London wont take its side, Growing chants that all wars come to an end and negotiations must begin feeds Putins hopes the West will crumble, What is the DUP up to now? At the time, there was no space to think about a different future. 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? Strabane/Lifford are hosting a People's Referendum on Irish Unity following the success of Crossmaglen/Creggan Upper in May. Tweets. This democratic and peaceful mechanism to achieve Irish Unity is a game changer which was not available to previous generations. Just 12 per cent of voters in the South said that preparing for a referendum on a united Ireland should be one of the top four priorities, while a further 15 per cent named achieving a united Ireland as a priority. People in Northern Ireland are currently not waking up thinking about Irish unity, Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said. more likely to listen. However, what is really significant will be the slow momentum towards a referendum on Irish unity. person as the North. The Good Friday Agreement not only provides a peaceful and democratic pathway to Irish unity, it also provides a model regarding rights and parity of esteem for identity, regardless of national allegiance, for all those living in a new and united Ireland. discussed it with my family and thought, 'I don't know what flag I In the run-up to scheduled elections, the hardline Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), collapsed the power-sharing executive, via the resignation of its first minister, in protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol, agreed between the UK government and the European Union, which sought to remove the threat of a hard border on the island, by keeping Northern Ireland in de facto terms within the EU single market. YES for Unity support the 22nd / 23rd May 2023 initiative and we ask all others to get behind the idea. 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