Should the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have a reunification referendum?

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Selected thesis

The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland should have a reunification referendum.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    People have a democratic right to self-determination.

  • Pro claim 2

    The conditions required to hold a border poll have been met.

  • Con claim 1

    Holding an Irish reunification referendum could restart political violence.

  • Con claim 2

    Northern Ireland lacks the political infrastructure to hold a reunification referendum.