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    Default Should Ireland reunify?

    After Brexit, the question was asked many times. The votes clearly showed that Northern Ireland was against leaving Europe, whereas the Republic of Ireland, now separate from the northern part of the island by an international border, is still a EU-member.

    Let's see the different arguments for and against:

    Arguments in favor of reunification:

    -Northern Ireland was originally one part of the Ulster province which was dominantly inhabited by Unionists, and created against the wishes of the Independentists, who represented the major part of the Irish population.

    -People from Éire and from Ulster share the same ethnicity.

    -When Great Britain was still belonging to the EU, there was no visible international border separating the Republic of Ireland from Ulster. Citizens from both countries could freely travel, no passport or ID card were required. Technically, it was as if the whole island was united.

    -Because border controls will be necessary, Brexit will negatively affect free trade between the two parts of the island

    -Ireland used to be very poor compared to Britain. In fact, it used to be one of the poorest states of Europe. But thanks to EU membership and EU's single market, low tax rates and government grants, Ireland managed to attract. foreign investors, and since Ireland is an English-speaking country, it housed the European headquarters of several American trusts and corporations.
    Furthermore, the majority of the growth has been courtesy of Brussels. Ireland has received since 1973 more than €50 billion from the EU (for €10 billion paid to EU-budget). The "Celtic tiger" became wealthier than its British neighbor, and although the Irish econmy suffered from the 2008 world crisis, it's now recovering and rising the head again. GDP per capita is still higher in Ireland than in the UK.

    -The Northern Ireland conflict that lasted 30 years, which causes were more political than religious, is now over. Northern Ireland is pacified since 1998.

    -Nonetheless, the paramilitaries are still active in Northern Ireland. Brexit could relaunch terrorism.

    -Last but not least, there's only one Irish team in rugby, made up of players from Éire and Ulster. Unification is a reality in sports, so why not in real life?



    Arguments against reunification:

    -Honestly, I can't see any valid reason demonstrating why Ireland should not reunify (feel free to leave a comment if you find one), apart from the fact that the Union Jack would be ridiculous with an amputated Saint Patrick's Cross.

    Last edited by Melki; 02-18-2017 at 04:19 PM.

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    Absolutely. I'm not even from there but just seeing that island having a border rather than being one single state sort of irritates me.

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    It should be a decision for Irish and Northern Irish people to make. Is there going to be any referedum on that matter?

    Quote Originally Posted by Μελκι View Post
    Northern Ireland was against leaving Europe
    Europe...?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bezprym View Post
    It should be a decision for Irish and Northern Irish people to make. Is there going to be any referedum on that matter?



    Europe...?
    The Union, of course...not the continent. (i dunno how it is in Poland but in France, we often say "Europe" as a shortcut and everybody knows we're referring to the EU.

    And yes, a referendum held in both countries would be great.

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    Both sides do not support unification. Possibly things might change in the future but the Republic of Ireland population do not want to cause instability by joining with a significant amount of Protestant Ulsterman who see themselves as anything but Irish.

    Brexit will cause a lot of problems though as the border area needs to be fluid and both sides of the border cross all the time and goods and services need to go both ways. If there are significant problems with this it might change people's minds on where their future needs would best be met.

    The Republic of Ireland will not leave the EU and both Northern Ireland and the Republic have the most trade and interaction with each other. Brexit is bad for Northern Ireland as they also received significant development funds from the EU. The Irish Government want the border to remain as is as it is best for both sides. I don't think people in London give a fig about Northern Ireland and I'm sure the Northern Irish might realise this and start thinking about what is best for them.

    The Republic of Ireland would not able to support Northern Ireland though as they get significant funds from the UK so unless they become more self sufficient I don't think there will be unity.

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    The Irish would like it if it were safe, but the dangers out weigh positive thoughts so would be against it. IRA in reverse, Belfast controlled by Irish Army etc...
    Last edited by Graham; 02-19-2017 at 08:28 AM.

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    Ireland should reunify with the UK.
    They have no real culture that separates them from British anymore and don't even speak their own language.

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    shouldnt this question be answered by.... irish people?
    http://www.theapricity.com/forum/att...0&d=1471874957

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