Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll

The poll indicated that if a referendum were held tomorrow on a united Ireland in the EU, 59% in Ireland would vote in favour as would 63% in Northern Ireland (PA) - (PA Archive)

A majority of people on the island of Ireland would vote for Irish unity as part of the EU, according to a poll.

An EU sentiment poll indicates that 73% in Northern Ireland would vote for the UK to rejoin the EU, while more than 70% of people both north and south believe the EU should become more independent from the US.