The Withdrawal Agreement and after: EU Citizens’ Rights for the People of Northern Ireland

Slowly but inexorably any perceived advantages of British citizenship over Irish citizenship  are disappearing or being neutralised for the People of Northern Ireland. Regardless of political stance the worth of a burgundy Irish passport over a (soon to be) blue UK passport is beyond doubt. When it comes to living a life in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or in other EU states, there is little point in relying on British citizenship alone and every reason to rely on Irish citizenship as well. Where a person from Northern Ireland seeks to rely on Irish citizenship alone, almost nothing is lost. The choices made by the UK government in deciding to withdraw from the EU and on what terms have consequences, including ones unintended or underplayed. To read more, click here.