Re: The Irish Border Problem

Really? part of the UK? Thank god for that otherwise what I said about a reunified Ireland wouldn't have made much sense. However I think you will find the country south of the border is called Ireland not Southern Ireland.qoute
the country below northen Ireland,is the republic of Ireland,so therefor it is south of northern Ireland.
the island of Ireland,is the whole
when I catch the ferry across,i go to southern Ireland,not northen Ireland,,
I did a tour of northen Ireland in 70s,,,so I know the difference between north and south.

Re: The Irish Border Problem

It was more about the strong pound, relative high wages and job opportunities. Most EU migrants came here to work and not to sponge.

We see far fewer Antipodeans since changes in tax rules and fall of the pound. Contractors were raking it in previously and paying very little tax.

If foreigners can earn a packet relative to what they get at home then of course it's worth coming.

Re: The Irish Border Problem

The Irish border is a demonstration on EU stupidity and intransigence and an example of 'cart
before horse', we need to negotiate trade agreements first because they affect the border.
This is why, if there are to be tariffs on either side it will affect the policing of the border, if there are to be no tariff it doesn't matter trade can continue cross border as it has always done and did before we joined the common market .
If the EU insist on a hard border (tariffs or not) they can install one, police it and face the wrath of the population.

I am not concerned about the immigration issue, if people are not able to work in the UK without the necessary permissions, are not eligible for benefits or health treatment there will be no incentive for many to come here . Illegal immigrants from outside the EU manage to get in now although we are an island and have customs checks, the determined illegal will continue to get in anyway regardless of any measures taken.

Anyone who mentions a united Ireland can forget it, while there are protestants living and breathing in the 5 counties it will never happen.

Re: The Irish Border Problem

Hi

Before the Brexit vote, the exchange rate was £1 to 6 Polish Zloty, now it is £1 to 4,76 Polish Zloty.

Many of the high earners have gone, they can now get more money in the Eurozone.

They have been been replaced by Rumanian and Bulgarians who claim in work benefits and work on minimum wage.

This is not a good thing for the UK.

Re: The Irish Border Problem

Debate on Jeremy Vine - right now!

Re: The Irish Border Problem

Not a very relevant contribution to the Northern Ireland issue is it???

Re: The Irish Border Problem

Well,

Same old, same old!

Eire wants the border in the Irish Sea.
NI wants to stay in the UK
"If Ireland/EU want a border they should build it".

Lots of callers, no solutions.

Re: The Irish Border Problem

You have no evidence to support that contention!!!

Re: The Irish Border Problem

Hu

We know full well of your views an Northern Ireland and your support for the Terrorist IRA.

If Ireland do not play ball they can can have a Hard Border back and sod them.

No more free Travel Area and a complete ban on any Irish Produce crossing through the UK.

Re: The Irish Border Problem

If there was a united Ireland there would be no border. Problem solved!!!