An alternative view to aspects to Irish immigration. What is most shocking in 2026. Is if there were 7 million immigrants allowed into Ireland tomorrow. Preferably with the appropriate gender mix - aged between 23 and 40 years. The population of Ireland would be approximately 14 million people. I. E. Ireland would still be empty, in relative terms. The great grand children of these immigrants would be no different than the 70% of the existing population. In that they to woul

In the absence of a viable and coherent NI Border Poll criterion? By John A Coyle. The 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement is are not explicitly clear on the terms for a referendum.? In the absence of a coherent NI Border Poll criterion. It is open to speculation in relation to voting identities. Why because a potential voter is either "Nationalist" or "Unionist" for the purposes of an NI Border Poll. This begs the question should any future NI Border Poll be compulsorily? May

Maybe the real question is - Are the Powers of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, in calling an NI Border Poll - "Rules of Natural Justice" Compliant? I. E. Reasonable, Logical, Rational, Unbiased, Proportionate with appropriate safeguards? In the absence of an alternative coherent logical criterion. In particular, around misleading and interchangeable assumptions, perceptions and realities, in relation to completing and conflicting perceive cultures and identities.

A managed change process is needed to reform, reconfigure and recalibrate the Belfast Agreement 1998 institutions of governance. Thereby, aimed at enabling NI resource allocation and public funding and NI revenue raising powers. These are required in order to progress the spirit and intention of the Belfast Agreement 1998. Together with the management of the NI economy on an all Ireland basis and in conjunction with the UK and EU. I. E. cooperation with the UK and shared EU m

The hands of the Government of Ireland, are tied by the British Irish Constitutional and international laws, in relation to the Anglo-Irish / Northern Irish Conflict 1968-1998 - Legacy legislation and the NI Legacy Commission. This can only be an Inter-state cooperative process. They are of necessity confined and constrained by British Irish Constitutional and international laws. In particular, the ECHR 1950 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. This is to enable independent prob

As a direct consequence of the legacy of HMG under funding, in relation to Northern Ireland: and or the questionable effectiveness of the Barnet formula? There are alternative NI Revenue raising possibilities. Most especially, in relation to an all Ireland economy. In the light of successive mismanagement of UK economy and pressures, on the under funded NI Executive. Are NI Ministers to be afforded additional delegated revenue raising statutory regulations powers? Has the Sec

By John A Coyle Yes, historically and currently divergent. The wars of Scottish independence 1296 to 1357. Indeed parts of the Kingdom of Scotland's sovereign territory was in the 14th century taken or ceded to England? Therefore, an uneasy peace - if not conquest, colonial - certainly continuous external disputes, trespass and oppression? It is alleged it was said "you bled for Wallace - now bleed for me"? For Scotland yes but maybe, not the Monarchy and ruling classes? The

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In the intricate and multifaceted landscape of Northern Ireland's economic and social fabric, the phenomenon of social enterprise growth NI emerges as a subject of paramount importance, warranting a thorough and nuanced exploration. It is within this context that I endeavour to elucidate the myriad factors, challenges, and opportunities that collectively shape the trajectory of social enterprises, entities which, by their very nature, seek to reconcile commercial viability wi

In the contemporary landscape of economic and social innovation, the phenomenon of social enterprise development has emerged as a pivotal force, particularly within the context of Northern Ireland, where historical complexities and socio-political dynamics have necessitated novel approaches to community empowerment and sustainable development. It is within this intricate framework that I endeavour to elucidate the multifaceted dimensions of social enterprise growth, drawing u