Special European Union status for Northern Ireland would benefit all the people and the Union

But this would require a longer-term political view.

If Northern Ireland was given ‘special status’ whereby it remains in the EU (in effect) while also remaining in the United Kingdom, the impact this could have on the economy of Northern Ireland would be extraordinary.

Foreign multi-nationals looking to set-up will be drawn to Northern Ireland because of its unique position straddling both the EU and the UK – they will not want this position to be changed.

The Northern Irish economy will boom, and this society will be transformed.

This ‘special status’ doesn’t weaken Northern Ireland’s position in the United Kingdom, it just changes it, and indeed may strengthen it.

Mark Doyle, Co Meath