Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should there be a united Ireland?
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Yes, Ireland should be united

This position holds that Ireland should be united into a single nation with no land border. Its arguments range from streamlining the economy and responding to Brexit, to claims that British rule was never legitimate and that Ireland is one nation most of whose people support unity.

Supporting arguments · 7

  1. It would streamline Ireland's economy
    Two states existing on a small island like Ireland is wasteful as it leads to duplication of many services. A united Ireland would be the best economic solution.
  2. A united Ireland would allow Northern Ireland to have a greater voice
    In a smaller, and more representative, democracy, the views of Northern Ireland's 1.9m people can be heard, whereas they are currently drowned out by the size of the UK.
  3. Ireland is one nation and should be one sovereign state
    The people of Ireland are one nation and so Ireland should be united
  4. British rule in Ireland was never legitimate
    Britain has no claim to any territory in Ireland as it claimed Northern Ireland by force and upheld its existence through undemocratic means
  5. Brexit has made a united Ireland necessary
    Brexit threatens to create a significant problem for Northern Ireland. To overcome the Brexit issue, it would be better for everyone if Ireland was united.
  6. Britain doesn't care about Northern Ireland
    Northern Ireland should not be part of a c country that resents its existence as Britain does
  7. The majority of people in Ireland as a whole support it