Expectations of positive feelings are more prevalent than negative ones
Under the Belfast Agreement, a border poll can be held in Northern Ireland on Irish unity and may lead to one in the State too. Photograph Nick BradshawIn the future, referendums might be held, North and South, asking voters to choose between Northern Ireland remaining in the UK or unifying with the rest of Ireland.In the latest ARINS/Irish Times surveys, respondents were presented with three positive emotions: pride, delight and relief.
Between 40 and 48 per cent of Catholics on both sides of the Border would be either very or extremely delighted with, or proud of, an Irish unity outcome. By contrast, just a quarter of Catholics across the island would be relieved with an Irish unity outcome, presumably because relief is more likely to be felt when the status quo is maintained.
Similarly, few Southerners and Northern Catholics anticipate feeling a strong negative emotional reaction to Irish unification – though 11 per cent Catholics in the Republic anticipate feeling fearful in that eventuality. Resentment could be reduced further by a model of unification based on non-dominance and the avoidance of any historic retribution. A model of detailed accommodations for the British identity tradition, with credible plans to ensure economic opportunities and prosperity may help.
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