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United Ireland by 2017

  • Mark Devenport
  • 25 Feb 07, 11:14 PM

Someone pointed out to me that, during his Inside Politics interview, Gerry Adams said Sinn Fein wanted a 拢10 billion peace dividend - 拢1 billion each year for the next decade. Given we are now in the year 2007, my keen eared listener enquired whether that means Sinn Fein has officially abandoned its belief in a United Ireland by the centenary of the Easter Rising in 2016? Or does the Sinn Fein President want to have his United Ireland cake whilst still chewing on his British Treasury slice?

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  • 1.
  • At 12:06 AM on 21 Mar 2007,
  • Chris Purdy wrote:

Uh, check your math:
Year 1 = 2007
Year 2 = 2008
Year 3 = 2009
Year 4 = 2010
Year 5 = 2011
Year 6 = 2012
Year 7 = 2013
Year 8 = 2014
Year 9 = 2015
Year 10 = 2016

...although the greater point that should be made is that Gerry, I am sure, would be happy to forsake every pound of the 10 billion for a United Ireland today...

  • 2.
  • At 10:00 PM on 21 Mar 2007,
  • Bryan Smyth wrote:

a very interesting comment considering that the DUP are seeking an equalisation of the business tax rate with that of the republic.normally integration quickly follows tax harmonisation.could it be that big Ian wants to userp Carson and bring it all back to an Irish Republic

  • 3.
  • At 12:26 PM on 24 Mar 2007,
  • mark proctor wrote:

Goodness me, corporation tax levels, water charges and business being discussed as part of a political settlement; sounds almost like normal politics has broken out in Northern Ireland.

I feel a lower corporation tax rate would benefit the "wee six" but it is fraught with danger for the DUP. For while it makes economic sense, harmonization of the 2 tax codes on the island only serve to make the transition to a United Ireland less problematical in the long run.
It is also hard for Paisley to argue for a "seperate" corporate tax code for the "wee six". Doing so implies the "wee six" are in some way different from the UK, a position his political opponents will be happy to see him adopt.

  • 5.
  • At 10:42 PM on 25 Mar 2007,
  • william Doyle wrote:

Anyone who is unwilling to takr their seats in Storment should be immediatly punished in the following way : their seats should immediatly be shared amongst the members who show up. This should mabye remind Paisley & compant that people are upset about being lied to by Paisley.

  • 6.
  • At 01:42 PM on 26 Mar 2007,
  • Fergus wrote:

I would love to see an agreed Ireland I dont really care about flags and symbols. In reality an agreed Ireland is coming about. The people of north and south and the people of the United Kingdom have more in common now than what divides us. I dont think anyone has to give up their dreams or working for their political ends. I would be more than willing to listen to the unionist position even though I think in the longer term it will become defunct. Especially if Scotland leaves the UK.
St T More said "I mean none harm I say none harm I think none harm". God Bless all the people of Ireland North and South.

  • 7.
  • At 01:45 PM on 26 Mar 2007,
  • Fergus wrote:

I would love to see an agreed Ireland I dont really care about flags and symbols. In reality an agreed Ireland is coming about. The people of north and south and the people of the United Kingdom have more in common now than what divides us. I dont think anyone has to give up their dreams or working for their political ends. I would be more than willing to listen to the unionist position even though I think in the longer term it will become defunct. Especially if Scotland leaves the UK.
St T More said "I mean none harm I say none harm I think none harm". God Bless all the people of Ireland North and South.

  • 8.
  • At 07:45 PM on 26 Mar 2007,
  • Joe Mahoney wrote:

I think it is a monumental day in Irish history. I believe that this will give us the momentum to move forth in the process and improve the the island in ways never before seen. I would like to thank the parties and to say keep the the good work for a common good

  • 9.
  • At 02:08 PM on 29 Mar 2007,
  • Liam wrote:

Given Gerry's political U-turn over the past number of years who know what he will profess to believe in come the year 2016. Maybe by then he will be an Ulster Scots speaking member of the Orange Order. Stranger things have happened.

  • 10.
  • At 12:08 AM on 01 Apr 2007,
  • pfsdobbs wrote:

i urge all republicans in the north to look at whats happening in the south when the crash and burn economy happens and it will
how quick will capitalist big G want to leave his cosy British pounds behind
he has left socialism behind he's left his 32 county Ireland ideal to have independent state behind ??/
the word is SOLD OUT

  • 11.
  • At 09:18 AM on 02 Apr 2007,
  • eric wilkinson wrote:

United Ireland would really show everyone that things would be different.
Firstly, (Health Care) 60 euros to attend A+E departments; 50 euros just to see the doctor PLUS cost of whatever he does; 30 euros just to get Blood Pressure checked.
Secondly, (tax System) high tax in each earning bands (although only 20% heritance tax), higher VAT rates on most goods; Higher insurance / tax premiums on cars, houses etc; Thirdly, (education) only one educational exam system, Irish is complusory (especially if you want any government job (e.g. teaching, nursing, police etc);
Those policians with bid salaries don't really care either way, it will be ordinary people who will pay when Ireland is United. Not everything is greener on other side of fence.

  • 12.
  • At 12:38 PM on 19 Apr 2007,
  • martin blythe wrote:

WHATS EVERYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT WERE ARE WE AT THE MOMENT. ON THE EDGE ALL THE TIME WONDERING IF WE WILL WORK TOGETHER, AND HAVE A FUTURE IN NOTHERN IRELAND.ITS TIME IRELAND WAS UNITED, SO WE CAN REMOVE ALL THE DIVISIONS ALL THE STUPPED MARCHING AND LIVE IN A UNITED FREE PEACEFUL PROSPERUS IRELAND. THANK YOU.

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