Fine Gael blueprint outlines possible costs of Irish unity

Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 19:54 · Updated 20:22

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Fine Gael’s blueprint estimates that the first-year cost of Irish unity could range from about €3.2 billion to €25 billion, depending on the model and an agreement with the British Government. It also proposes planning measures including a North-South relations unit and a sovereign wealth fund.

The report gives first-year cost estimates ranging from about €3.2 billion to €25 billion, depending on the design of unity and the terms of a British Government settlement.
Fine Gael proposes a planning unit for North-South relations, a sovereign wealth fund for transition costs, and a forum for discussion before any potential referendum.
The blueprint says there is no single fixed cost and presents four possible models; its highest-cost scenario reaches €41.2 billion in year 25.

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Key facts

First-year estimate: About €3.2 billion to €25 billion, depending on the scenario and settlement.
Highest year-25 estimate: €41.2 billion in the highest-cost scenario.
Models outlined: Unitary, Federal, Managed Integration and Higher Cost.
Proposed fund: The Future Unified Island Fund, intended to address transition costs.