Two-thirds of people North and south fear the prospect of a united Ireland could risk peace and lead to a return to violence in Northern Ireland, according to a Sunday Independent/Kantar opinion poll. The island-wide poll also finds cross-Border rejection that only a 50pc plus 1 majority is needed to carry a referendum on a united Ireland. The landmark online poll of 2,250 people north and south was taken to coincide with the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland this weekend. However, only a minority believe a united Ireland will happen in their lifetime, and a significant majority in the south (62pc) and the North (68pc) are fearful of a return to violence at the prospect of a united Ireland. While 57pc in the south and 58pc in the North believe Brexit makes a united Ireland more likely, the poll findsno urgency for a referendum.

Source: Irish Independent May 02, 2021 01:33 UTC