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An analysis of evidence on a likely referendum result from opinion polls with very different results, combined with election results, attitude surveys and long term demographic change. - A suggestion on how the debate might be structured and supported.

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- Research on the reasons for the very different growth levels in the two economies since the Good Friday Agreement, and the growing north-south gaps in productivty and in wages. - A North-South comparison of living standards, education outcomes, welfare &levels of poverty, and gender equality.

The book includes: - A detailed comparison of the two health systems – in terms of outcomes, waiting lists and numbers of staff. - A discussion of the arguments for & against keeping a NI assembly & power-sharing inside a united Ireland, and also other approaches to guaranteeing minority rights.

The book does not argue for or against a united Ireland, rather, it argues that we need to prepare now, as the timing of a vote is very uncertain and not in the control of an Irish Government. Preparations will take time to avoid the chaos of Brexit. People need a plan before then can decide.

John Doyle book launch 'Before the Vote: Planning for a United Ireland'

Derry Launch of Before the Vote, hosted by the Holywell Trust, Wed 7 October, 7pm, Holywell Trust, Bishop St, Derry (reistration free but reqd.). www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-doyle...

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Professor John Doyle launches his new book 'Before the Vote: Planning for a United Ireland' at Holywell Trust, 7th October at 7.00pm.

Before the Vote - Belfast Book Launch

Belfast Launch of Before the Vote: Thurs 1 Oct. 6pm, The Mac, Exchange St, Belfast. - registration is free but required. www.eventbrite.com/e/before-the...

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Prof. John Doyle launches his new book 'Before the Vote: Planning for a United Ireland' from Dublin City University Press

Before the Vote: Planning for a united Ireland | DCU Press

Before the Vote: planning for a united Ireland" is finally available to buy or download on the link below. DCU Press is a fully open access, peer-reviewed, academic press - you can download the book for free, or come to a book launches and get a 33% discount. dcupress.dcu.ie/book/before-...

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Before The Vote FlyerThe UK’s departure from the European Union threatened a hard border on the island of Ireland, aggravated social and political tensions and undermined key aspects of the 1998 peace...

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Great article from @freyamcc.bsky.social Side bonus that my new book “Before the Vote: planning for a United Ireland” gets a mention. Book available Monday. As an open access academic book it is free to download, but if you prefer a book in print see next comment www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

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As momentum builds in the Irish unity debate, how is unionism responding?

Gavin Robinson and the DUP will present the same ‘business as usual, nothing to see here’ position to members

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

another report confirming the negative impacts of the 11+ transfer test in NI, dividing children at that age into different schools. This is terrible for children it is also disastrous for the NI economy. 30% of 17 and 18 year olds are out of education www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

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New QUB study finds NI academic selection process poses ‘educational inequalities’

New QUB research exposes how NI grammar school entrance tests fuel educational inequality and stress, and outlines evidence-based options for reform.

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Surely Sheeran cannot proceed with this tour. Hard to see him fill a stadium ever again Ireland if he does.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Unlike Macklemore, these support acts don’t have big followings and they are giving up their chance to perform to stadiums to push back against censorship, not of themselves but of a fellow artist. Respect.

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Peter Donaghy @peterdonaghy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Just a week until Before the Vote is available. It's heartening to be hearing positive feedback already from the advance copies. Looking forward to discussing the research further with people at the launches in Dublin on Sep 30th, Belfast Oct 1st, Derry and Cork later that month. Event links below

Stacked copies of the new upcoming book Before the Vote by John Doyle

A graphic of reviews of the new upcoming book Before the Vote by John Doyle by Brendan O'Leary, Séamus McGuinness and Cathy Gormley-Heenan

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It's striking how much schools in London have improved since 2009. The English regions have more or less stayed still, which is impressive given significant declines elsewhere. Scotland, Wales and NI are all doing very poorly by comparison.

PISA Maths scores by UK country and English region

PISA Reading scores by UK country and English region

PISA Science scores by UK country and English region

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Before the Vote: Planning for a united Ireland | DCU Press

It is unreasonable to expect the middle ground to decide how they will vote until a united Ireland is described in detail - in a way Brexit was not! The Irish Govt needs to start the process of producing such a plan. dcupress.dcu.ie/book/before-...

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This poll seems to be a statistical outlier - its results are quite different to others even with the very wide variations in polls. What is clear is that somewhere between 27% and 10% of people in Northern Ireland respond that they are uncertain how they will vote.

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