United Ireland debated by Irish leaders live on RTÃ
The special episode of Claire Byrne Live questioned whether it s possible for there to be a United Ireland.
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Irish leaders and public figures debated the issue of a United Ireland on Claire Byrne Live on March 22.
The current affairs show on RTÃ hosted a special episode on the long-standing discussion of a United Ireland.
Explainer: Following the Irish War of Independence, Ireland officially became a republic on Easter Sunday in 1949, while Northern Ireland (made up of six counties) remained part of the United Kingdom.Â
Joining Claire in the studio were Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Vardakr, and President of Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald, as well as former politicians, historians, and figureheads with connections to Northern Ireland.