Why do offers exclude northern ireland

This post represents the views of the author and not those of the Brexit blog, nor the LSE. He has published widely in the fields of conflict resolution, Northern Ireland politics and the relationship between religion and politics. It is a reminder that the United Kingdom is a relatively new state, less than a century old. It seems unlikely that it will last another century,. At the moment, it is a case of the tail wagging the dog, with the Tory party scared to move because it will lose DUP votes.

It should have learnt from history that the DUP is like the worst type of spoiled child. Sooner or later she will have to break loose from their poisonous grip.

Right now is as good as time as any to break off their deadly both metaphorically, and in reality viz. I agree with everything in this post. As Duncan Morrow says the Anglo-Irish Agreement of allowed the Irish government proactively to put forward views and proposals on matters relating to Northern Ireland. There was even an office set up at that time in County Down manned by ROI officials to facilitate this. The Good Friday agreement took the process much further in setting up a complex network of consultative bodies and permitting NI residents to choose citizenship of the UK or Ireland or both.

Against this background how can the UK government be allowed to choose unilaterally whether there is a hard border in Ireland at any time in the future? An excellent analysis. Again the Ulster question paralyses the cabinet. In the end as in the Ulster question may be subsumed in what the cabinet decides is in the national interest.

Thank you for this excellent reminder of the special status of Northern Ireland within the UK. I wonder if this might be extended to offer a second Brexitt vote now that the full implications are apparent. Having voted 54 to 46 to remain, the outcome of a second referendum might provide a useful indication as to how reunification referendum might turn out…. Search for:. Duncan Morrow November 6th, One country? Diplomats describe continuing total solidarity with Ireland over the issue.

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The Dublin start-up making the future better with an appreciation for innovation. Latest Ireland. Frustration mounts over court delays as more judges sought New statutory body to be set up to ensure mica crisis not repeated Inside Politics Subscriber only. A number of television adverts appear in all regions of the UK. Those living in Northern Ireland may see that lovely sofa that would look ideal in their living rooms, or that garden furniture they could imagine themselves enjoying in summer.

There are, however, times when any dreams of buying such items are snatched away when text appears at the bottom of the screen saying they are unavailable in Northern Ireland. On Friday, Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said an overhaul of gambling laws in Northern Ireland would allow people to participate in promotional prize draws. Many may not have realised that they had been the only part of the UK excluded from this prior to the announcement.

Jeremy Stern, the managing director of PromoVeritas, a company that oversees promotional draws and is involved in drafting their terms and conditions and selecting winners, said this was because Northern Ireland was often sent plain packaging.

He said the Westminster government changed the law in England, Scotland and Wales about eight years ago. Regarding the matter of promotions, Northern Ireland is likely to see more become available in the next few years.

Although it appears additional postage charges or the availability of goods may still prove a headache for some.