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United Ireland could cost up to £20billion per year, new study suggests

A united Ireland would cost an estimated €20 billion a year for 20 years, leading to reduced living standards.
The cost could be reduced with increased Northern Ireland productivity, narrowing the gap in living standards.
Implementing changes could take at least two decades but would benefit the people of Northern Ireland regardless of unification.

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BBC News

United Ireland would cost €8bn to €20bn a year, study suggests

The author of a new report said absorbing Northern Ireland would involve "huge financial pressure".

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

New study reveals eye-watering cost of united Ireland

A Dublin think tank estimates a united Ireland would cost as much as €20billion (£17.15billion) a year for 20 years.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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Irish Mirror

Sinn Fein disputes report suggesting united Ireland could cost €20bn for 20 years

The new report suggested that taxation would need to be increased by 25% and that there would need to be a cut in expenditure.

1 month ago·Ireland

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Belfast Live

United Ireland could cost up to £20billion per year, new study suggests

The report says Northern Ireland leaving the United Kingdom and joining with the Republic of Ireland would result in an ‘immediate major reduction in living standards’

1 month ago·Belfast, United Kingdom

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Irish Times

United Ireland could cost €20bn a year for 20 years, says new study

Replacing Westminster funding and bringing Northern Ireland benefits into line with those in Republic would push up cost to taxpayers, IIEA report says

1 month ago·Dublin, Ireland

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