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Can we afford the North?

Research from the ESRI today has shown that workers in the Republic of Ireland pay over twice as...

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15.31 15 Apr 2025


Can we afford the North?


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15.31 15 Apr 2025


Research from the ESRI today has shown that workers in the Republic of Ireland pay over twice as much as those in the North, with the quality of life still better in the Republic.

Whether that’s surprising for you or not, we did want to ask the bigger question today: can we afford Irish unity? Or would the financial responsibility of the North be too much?

Joining Kieran to discuss is TalkTV Presenter Peter Cardwell and Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Fein Spokesperson Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and TD for Mayo.


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