Taoiseach: No-deal Brexit could lead to support for united Ireland

The transcript discusses the potential impact of Brexit, particularly a hard Brexit, on the Union of the United Kingdom, focusing on Northern Ireland and Scotland. It highlights the growing questioning of the Union among moderate Catholics and liberal Protestants in Northern Ireland, who may prefer a united Ireland or a European identity over a nationalist Britain. The text also addresses the challenges of maintaining the status quo in Brexit negotiations and the accusations of exploiting Brexit for a constitutional agenda. The potential consequences of a hard Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement and European citizenship are also considered.

What is the significance of maintaining the status quo in the context of Brexit negotiations?

In what ways could Brexit affect the European citizenship of people in Northern Ireland?