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Who is the minority in the northern Ireland and who is the majority?
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The majority of Northern Ireland's citizens are loyalist to some degree or another- that is, they wish Northern Ireland to remain as part of the United Kingdom. However, they vary in their degree of commitment to that- some are fanatically committed to remaining within the UK, to the extent that they formed loyalist terror groups like the UVF to carry out gun and bomb attacks against the Republican population, even innocent civilians who were not involved with the IRA or similar paramilitary groups. Others are moderates, who have always abhorred violence and been committed to peaceful political debate, and also have no problem with Ulster having it's own Assembly WITHIN the UK. Loyalists are nearly always Protestants, although there are a tiny minority who are Catholic.
A minority of Ulster's population are Nationalists or Republicans, who seek to break Ulster away from the UK and unite it with the rest of Ireland. Nationalists have usually been peaceful moderates, and favoured fulfilling their objectives by political debate and non-violent action; Republicans are usually more extreme and militant, believing that violence or terrorist action is justified against both Loyalist communities and against Britain. It is the Republican movement that created the IRA and the INLA, in response to which the various Loyalist terror groups were formed. Republicans are Catholics; Nationalists are mostly Catholic, although there are a minority who are Protestant.
The terrorist conflict in Northern Ireland has been over for some years now, with all sides having surrendered their weapons for destruction by international observers, and committing to a peaceful dialogue to achieve their aims.
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Confict between Northern Ireland and UK?
There is no conflict between Northern Ireland and the UK. Northern Ireland is part of the UK. However, a minority of the population of Northern Ireland want to leave the UK and become a part of the Republic of Ireland. There has been a referendum about this in the past and the majority of the Northern Ireland people want to remain in the UK. Democracy won the day.
When does northern Ireland vote to become part of Ireland instead of the UK?
A referendum on Irish unity will be held, when it is believed that the majority of people in Northern Ireland want such a referendum to be held (i.e. when Sinn Fein and other nationalists take the majority of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly). Talks will then be held with the British and Irish governments on holding a referendum and legislation will be introduced to allow a referendum to take place. Once that legislation has been passed the public will then vote on the legislated date on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland. At present unionists hold the majority of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly. And recent public opinion polls have suggested that the majority of the Northern Ireland's (normally nationalist voting) catholic community want Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom. So it is highly unlikely there will be any vote on Northern Ireland becoming part of Ireland for many years.
Why are there two sides in Northern Ireland?
That is a question that could have a long and detailed answer, relating to Irish history. Putting it briefly, before Irish independence from Britain, the majority of people in what is now known as Northern Ireland did not want to become independent while a significant minority did. Those two positions remain, so you have two sides in Northern Ireland. The unionists and loyalists want to be have a union with Britain and the nationalists and republicans want a totally united Ireland. The unionists and loyalists still form the majority of people in Northern Ireland.
What are the names of the religions in Northern Ireland that have been fighting?
Catholics are the minority and Catholicism the religion of Irish republicans. Protestants are the majority and loyalists are protestant. They are not fighting solely based on religion. Republicans want a united Ireland, while loyalist wants to stay in the United Kingdom. Religion is mixed part of the reasoning for both. The current peace process gives Northern Ireland a certain degree of its own autonomy.
What religion is practiced by the majority of people in Northern Ireland?
Most people in Ireland are born roman catholic.
Minority religion of Northern Ireland that wishes to maintain ties with the United Kingdom?
Protestants are the majority in Northern Ireland, not the minority, and it is they that want Northern Ireland to stay a part of the United Kingdom.
Which church do most people in Ireland belong to?
Most people in Ireland are Roman Catholics but there is a growing minority of Protestants. Meanwhile in Northern Ireland the majority are Protestant and there is a minority of Catholics.
Confict between Northern Ireland and UK?
There is no conflict between Northern Ireland and the UK. Northern Ireland is part of the UK. However, a minority of the population of Northern Ireland want to leave the UK and become a part of the Republic of Ireland. There has been a referendum about this in the past and the majority of the Northern Ireland people want to remain in the UK. Democracy won the day.
Who is the minority in Northern Ireland?
The nationalists are still a minority compared to the unionists.
What was the cause of tension between the Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland during the 1960?
the protestant majority wanted to remain a part of great britian, while the catholics minority wanted to unify with the republic of Ireland.
Is the population of Northern Ireland dominated by protestants?
The majority of the population in Northern Ireland are Protestants.
What are the prospects for overcoming the strife between the Protestant minority and Catholic majority in Northern Ireland?
Protestant majority/Catholic minority prospects are not great in the short term, but most violence has ended and the people cooperate in economic matters, but remain very separate in culture etc
Why was the whole of ulster not partitioned into northern Ireland?
The northern Ireland state was gerrymandered to give a unionist protestant majority over the nationalist catholic population of northern Ireland. If the whole of the province or nine countys of ulster had been partitioned into northern Ireland then it would have been 50 50 or in time unionists might even have been a minority.
Name the polticically divided island in northwestern Europe that has a protestantmajority in the north and a catholic majority in the south?
Ireland - Republic of Ireland Catholic majority - Northern Ireland (Part of Great Britain) Protestant majority
What are Catholics in Northern Ireland?
Generally Catholics are regarded as being in the Republic of Ireland and Protestants in Northern Ireland, but there are Catholics and Protestants in all parts. Protestants are the majority in Northern Ireland and Catholics are the majority in the Republic of Ireland.
Should England leave northern Ireland?
'England' has nothing to do with Northern Ireland. The full name of the country is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Therefore, Northern Ireland is an integral part of the United Kingdom along with England, Scotland and Wales. The people of Northern Ireland held a referendum to decide if they wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom or become part of the Republic of Ireland. They voted overwhelmingly to remain part of the UK. A minority of people still want to be part of the Republic of Ireland but as a democracy, the will of the majority prevails. Incidentally, Northern Ireland has its own Parliament (Stormont) which is able to legislate on most things except for foreign, monetary and military policy.
When does northern Ireland vote to become part of Ireland instead of the UK?
A referendum on Irish unity will be held, when it is believed that the majority of people in Northern Ireland want such a referendum to be held (i.e. when Sinn Fein and other nationalists take the majority of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly). Talks will then be held with the British and Irish governments on holding a referendum and legislation will be introduced to allow a referendum to take place. Once that legislation has been passed the public will then vote on the legislated date on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland. At present unionists hold the majority of seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly. And recent public opinion polls have suggested that the majority of the Northern Ireland's (normally nationalist voting) catholic community want Northern Ireland to remain within the United Kingdom. So it is highly unlikely there will be any vote on Northern Ireland becoming part of Ireland for many years.
