Irish government to assess potential for united Ireland
The Irish government is set to assess the potential for a united Ireland. London must call a referendum on unity if it appears likely that most Northern Irish voters would back it.
The Irish government is to assess the potential for a united Ireland, which would mean bringing Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, together with the Republic of Ireland. Al Jazeera reported the news on 30 October.
Under the rule cited in the source, London has to call a referendum on Irish unity if it appears likely that most voters in Northern Ireland would back it. Public opinion in Northern Ireland is therefore central to any decision on whether such a vote is held.
The available source text gives no further details on how the government will carry out the assessment, what timeline applies or what officials have said. For that reason, no additional details have been added beyond what the source provides.
