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Can British people live in the Republic of Ireland?
Visas and residency UK citizens do not need a visa or residency permit to live, work or study in Ireland. Under the Common Travel Area ( CTA ), UK and Irish citizens can live and work freely in each other’s countries and travel freely between them. Both the UK and Irish governments are committed to protecting the CTA .
Does Northern Ireland belong to the UK?
The rest of Ireland (6 counties) was to become Northern Ireland, which was still part of the United Kingdom although it had its own Parliament in Belfast. As in India, independence meant the partition of the country. Ireland became a republic in 1949 and Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom.
Is Northern Ireland a state or a country?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), since 1922, comprises four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain), as well as Northern Ireland (variously described as a country, province or region).
Do Irish people consider Northern Ireland to be part of Ireland?
Irish people don’t recognise “Northern Ireland” and simply see it as and refer to it as the Occupied six counties. That goes for Irish people in all four provinces and in all 32 counties. Derry, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Armagh, Antrim and Down are no less Irish than Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo.
Would a united Ireland be good for the north?
A united ireland would be a very prosperous country and it will help the North as it’s economy is poor functioning compared to Ireland. It would be good as the parts will be unified and a strong powerful nation would be formed which will benefit the whole world. Moreover it will stop the ongoing slavery of the Irish people by the English people.
Should Ireland reunite as one country?
In the current climate the only way Ireland could reunite as one country would be to rejoin the UK. There would still be a war though. Best left alone with the status quo I think. The Republic of Ireland has supported and protected the murderers of innocent Protestants.
Does the UK have the right to keep Northern Ireland?
The UK has no right to keep Northern Ireland. After almost 800 years of English/British conquest and rule of the island, it’s about time that Ireland finally be united and free.