Wednesday October 15th, 7pm, Portcullis House, Westminster
Last week SDLPleader Claire Hanna made clear that United Irelanders will no longer wait in silence for movement on the Unity question and called for the establishment of a Ministry for New Ireland to be set up in Dublin.
Colum Eastwood said it’s an abdication of responsibility on behalf of the Southern establishment to tell people that constitutional change is on hold indefinitely.
Both Sinn Fèin and SDLP leaders are now publicly calling on the Taoiseach to acknowledge the definite trajectory towards the end of partition in order to prepare and plan in advance of a border poll.
But what exactly will a New Ireland – United Ireland- Reunification look like? With a sense of perfect timing a new book, ‘The Irish Unity Dividend’ by Ben Collins examines the key challenges. Join us as Ben makes the case for the multiple benefits Irish Unity will bring if we get the planning and preparation right in advance. He will be joined by a panel of respondents including SDLP and Sinn Fein MPs.
What is The Irish Unity Dividend?
“Regardless of background or beliefs, there will be an Irish Unity Dividend for all who live across the island” writes former Irish President Mary McAleese in the foreword to Ben Collin’s new book, The Irish Unity Dividend.
But what is the Irish Unity Dividend and what are the advantages of a United Ireland? Join us in Westminster as former Unionist turned United Irelander Ben Collins outlines how reunification can address the key challenges facing Ireland today North and South.
Ben will be joined by a panel of respondents, moderated by award-winning radio and television broadcaster Andrea Catherwood.
At the core of his argument is his belief that a Unified Ireland can bring about significant improvements in the lives of all Irish people. He addresses the disparity between the North and the Republic across a range of metrics, including quality of life, educational attainment and political representation.
Irish Unity will lead to a society that is fairer, more tolerant and can shed itself of social instability and the burden of a broken British state. Healthcare, economy and relations with Europe will dramatically improve. The political compact between state and citizen will also be renewed, contends Ben Collins.
But is it really that simple? Will a new United Ireland ensure a better life for everyone? Come along and judge for yourself.
Chair
Andrea Catherwood – Belfast native and Presenter of the Radio 4 programme – Does The Irish Republic want Reunification?
Key Speaker
Ben Collins – Author of The Irish Unity Dividend
Respondents
Colum Eastwood – SDLP MP for Foyle, Chair of the New Ireland Commission
Dáire Hughes – Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh
Kevin Meagher – Author of A United Ireland: Why Unification is Inevitable
Admission free. To register email name(s) to [email protected] .
Kevin Rooney
Editor of irishborderpoll.com
Wednesday October 15th, 7pm, Portcullis House, Westminster
Last week SDLPleader Claire Hanna made clear that United Irelanders will no longer wait in silence for movement on the Unity question and called for the establishment of a Ministry for New Ireland to be set up in Dublin.
Colum Eastwood said it’s an abdication of responsibility on behalf of the Southern establishment to tell people that constitutional change is on hold indefinitely.
Both Sinn Fèin and SDLP leaders are now publicly calling on the Taoiseach to acknowledge the definite trajectory towards the end of partition in order to prepare and plan in advance of a border poll.
But what exactly will a New Ireland – United Ireland- Reunification look like? With a sense of perfect timing a new book, ‘The Irish Unity Dividend’ by Ben Collins examines the key challenges. Join us as Ben makes the case for the multiple benefits Irish Unity will bring if we get the planning and preparation right in advance. He will be joined by a panel of respondents including SDLP and Sinn Fein MPs.
What is The Irish Unity Dividend?
“Regardless of background or beliefs, there will be an Irish Unity Dividend for all who live across the island” writes former Irish President Mary McAleese in the foreword to Ben Collin’s new book, The Irish Unity Dividend.
But what is the Irish Unity Dividend and what are the advantages of a United Ireland? Join us in Westminster as former Unionist turned United Irelander Ben Collins outlines how reunification can address the key challenges facing Ireland today North and South.
Ben will be joined by a panel of respondents, moderated by award-winning radio and television broadcaster Andrea Catherwood.
At the core of his argument is his belief that a Unified Ireland can bring about significant improvements in the lives of all Irish people. He addresses the disparity between the North and the Republic across a range of metrics, including quality of life, educational attainment and political representation.
Irish Unity will lead to a society that is fairer, more tolerant and can shed itself of social instability and the burden of a broken British state. Healthcare, economy and relations with Europe will dramatically improve. The political compact between state and citizen will also be renewed, contends Ben Collins.
But is it really that simple? Will a new United Ireland ensure a better life for everyone? Come along and judge for yourself.
Chair
Andrea Catherwood – Belfast native and Presenter of the Radio 4 programme – Does The Irish Republic want Reunification?
Key Speaker
Ben Collins – Author of The Irish Unity Dividend
Respondents
Colum Eastwood – SDLP MP for Foyle, Chair of the New Ireland Commission
Dáire Hughes – Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh
Kevin Meagher – Author of A United Ireland: Why Unification is Inevitable
Admission free. To register email name(s) to [email protected] .
Kevin Rooney
Editor of irishborderpoll.com