Will the next referendum in Ireland be to see how many are in favour of a united Ireland?

Thistleblower2018-05-28T16:04:33Z

Almost a year an a half without a government - commonsense decisions being blocked at every move. The people must by NOW have realised the DUP has been holding the country back and is not offering a future.
Why could they not find a woman like Lady Hermon who would STAY even if the country united and offer a far better service to all in the north in any case!

Squidmaster2018-05-28T14:10:02Z

Unlikely.

A referendum has to be about something the government can actually do.
If the people of EIRE had a poll and said they supported unification, the government couldn't do anything about it. That decision would lie with the UK, and with the government of Northern Ireland.

paul2018-05-28T14:01:13Z

the name of the country in Ireland . the British need to get out

Anonymous2018-05-28T13:23:15Z

The British desire to prevent Russian and Chinese naval bases in Belfast and Dublin means that the UK will never relinquish Ulster.

Anonymous2018-05-28T13:18:56Z

That won't be the choice of the people from southern Ireland. A united Ireland will be the choice of the people from northern Ireland.

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