Enterprise Minister Says Good Friday Agreement Is Clear On Timing Of Border Poll

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out Irish United yesterday.

A Government Minister says the Good Friday Agreement is clear on when a border poll should be held.

It follows comments from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who said a referendum on Irish unity is “off the table”.

Under the Agreement, the Northern Ireland Secretary must call a poll if it appears likely a majority in the North would vote for a united Ireland.

Enterprise Minister, Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the terms are clear, but believes a simple 50-plus-one majority would not be enough to deliver lasting unity:

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