A United Ireland. Opening up the discussion.

[bennydorano]

A lot of unpalatable issues will have to be accommodated in any New Ireland, new flag, anthem, constitution, police force, courts, public sector, judiciary. I have said it numerous times but I'm not so sure the ROI citizenry will vote for a UI when the time comes because of the reality of the change it will bring.

[DaleCooper]

People understand the point its just poorly made, some would say borderline offensive to draw a comparison.

He just cant keep his beak shut, trying to appear like some sort of statesman.

[ranch]

2 organisations are poles apart. GAA at grass roots the best sporting organisation on the planet.

Ah, here we go again.

[Wildweasel74]

My dad who lived down south for yrs, said when they realise the change required down south, for a United Ireland,they end up voting against it.

[weareros]

Is there a poll coming in BelTel tomorrow? They usually do in Feb but looks like Suzanne Breen will have some sort of LucidTalk analysis tomorrow, or will it just be party polling?

[Baile Brigín 2]

My dad who lived down south for yrs, said when they realise the change required down south, for a United Ireland,they end up voting against it.

The south doesn't get a vote

[dec]

My dad who lived down south for yrs, said when they realise the change required down south, for a United Ireland,they end up voting against it.

The south doesn't get a vote

"it is for the people of the island of Ireland alone, by agreement between the two parts respectively and without external impediment, to exercise their right of self-determination on the basis of consent, freely and concurrently given, North and South, to bring about a united Ireland, if that is their wish, accepting that this right must be achieved and exercised with and subject to the agreement and consent of a majority of the people of Northern Ireland;"

[Baile Brigín 2]

My dad who lived down south for yrs, said when they realise the change required down south, for a United Ireland,they end up voting against it.

The south doesn't get a vote

"it is for the people of the island of Ireland alone, by agreement between the two parts respectively and without external impediment, to exercise their right of self-determination on the basis of consent, freely and concurrently given, North and South, to bring about a united Ireland, if that is their wish, accepting that this right must be achieved and exercised with and subject to the agreement and consent of a majority of the people of Northern Ireland;"

That was the GFA itself.

Articles 2 and 3 are clear. The GFA states the 6 counties decide their constitutional position.

Or put another way, in the unlikely scenario that the 6 vote for reunification and the south doesn't, what happens? We don't have a veto.

[Rossfan]

Takes 2 to have a wedding!

[Baile Brigín 2]

Takes 2 to have a wedding!

There may be a real politick reason for a vote in the south, but there is no legal or constitutional requirement. Having a non binding referendum that they would have to ignore if it goes one way is a legal minefield

[dec]

My dad who lived down south for yrs, said when they realise the change required down south, for a United Ireland,they end up voting against it.

The south doesn't get a vote

"it is for the people of the island of Ireland alone, by agreement between the two parts respectively and without external impediment, to exercise their right of self-determination on the basis of consent, freely and concurrently given, North and South, to bring about a united Ireland, if that is their wish, accepting that this right must be achieved and exercised with and subject to the agreement and consent of a majority of the people of Northern Ireland;"

That was the GFA itself.

Articles 2 and 3 are clear. The GFA states the 6 counties decide their constitutional position.

Or put another way, in the unlikely scenario that the 6 vote for reunification and the south doesn't, what happens? We don't have a veto.

"by agreement between the two parts respectively and without external impediment,"

-- also
"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."

[Baile Brigín 2]

Again. That is the Good Friday Agreement talking about the Good Friday Agreement.

[Milltown Row2]

Doesn't like GAA and hates the Nordies 

West Brit

[Baile Brigín 2]

Doesn't like GAA and hates the Nordies 

West Brit

The grownups are talking, pipe down.

[Milltown Row2]

Yes, you are a grownup who is on a GAA board who hates the GAA 

Your insight on the GF agreement is remarkable