A united Ireland could benefit us all
Following the lockout, some continued to fight for Labour rights, others joined the army to fight in the First World War and others fought two years later in the Easter Rising, which will be remembered this weekend. Bono describes the Irish people of a 100 years later as those who “bailed out the State” and who were “screwed and fought back with dignity”. The historic and current events show that change can be achieved if people are determined.
Despite major achievements since 1916 the Declaration of Independence still sets ambitious goals like equal rights and opportunities and the ownership of Ireland to the people of Ireland.
The State visit to the UK has shown the friendship which has developed between our two countries. This friendship and the Good Friday Agreement provide a platform to discuss the merits of a united Ireland.
A united Ireland offers economic benefits as the bigger Irish domestic market would make it more attractive for investment and Northern Ireland could have an economic policy which suits a small country. Unionists could have significant influence. Orange Day could become an all-island celebration to mark the contributions of Unionists to Irish culture and society, while the Easter Rising could be commemorated to show thankfulness that never again will a minority be divided from the majority.
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