A WIN discussion, September 2024. Watch the recording HERE In April 2014, the Northern Ireland Office (the Voice of the UK Government) in Northern Ireland introduced a Public Statement as follows; “The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, signed on 10 April 1998, was a remarkable achievement and brought an end to 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles. 25 years on, … [Read more...]
A TURNING POINT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND?
A TURNING POINT FOR NORTHERN IRELAND? - YouTube A WIN Discussion, June 2023. Recent elections in Northern Ireland saw Sinn Fein emerge as the largest party at local council level. This follows last year’s Assembly elections, in which it won the most seats, entitling Sinn Fein’s Vice-President Michelle O’Neill to the First Minister position. However, she has not yet taken up her post, because … [Read more...]
Northern Ireland: Partition and Beyond
by Joe Duffy Introduction At present, the debate around a Border Poll to determine the status of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is gathering momentum. A clause in the Good Friday Agreement, which set up devolved government for Northern Ireland some 23 years ago, allows for such a poll. If a majority (over 50%) vote to end the political partition … [Read more...]