What happens if Ireland wants to become part of Great Britain?

Question

Well why Scotland,North Ireland & Wales are part of Great Britain?

We do have Puerto Rico & Guam is part of the US.

Answer 1

That will never happen. We left you because we didnt want to be and we were treated like dogs, anyway we are much better off now then anytime in our history and thats without you.

Answer 2

If that were to happen, then by assumption the Irish Defence Forces would gradually be integrated back into the British Forces, eventually switching over to British type equipment, training and uniforms.

But it's practically never going to happen - Ireland fought a bloody war with Britain, then had a particularly brutal civil war to gain and establish their independence. Those that wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom remained in Northern Ireland - a country with a very sizable population who want to leave the UK and join the Republic of Ireland anyway.

Not a bad question, but evidently most Scottish, Welsh, English and Northern Irish people are happy being part of the UK, while those in the Republic of Ireland are happy having their own government, civil service, military, legal system, currency and economy, among others.

Answer 3

Taking your question literally, your premise is a physical impossibility.
The United Kingdom is properly called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Great Britain comprises England, Scotland, and Wales.
Ireland is an island which comprises Northern Ireland and Eire (or Irish Free State).

There is another island within the British Isles which is not part of either of the above nations. Although the Queen of England is the Ruler of the Isle of Man, the island is nominally independent.

Short of draining the Irish Sea, your question proposes an impossibility.

Answer 4

What a curious question?

The geography has been dealt with by others [UK v GB].

The history speaks for itself - it is not going to happen

But what has not been mentioned thus far has been Europe. Being a part of the EU has transformed Ireland economically and socially. The way forward in Europe is for there to be 'smaller parts of the greater whole'. So you will see Scotland break away from the UK eventually but remain a part of Europe. You could eventually see similar things happening with some of the other large nations.

Answer 5

don't know what you mean by the question - would the UK have it back? there is afaik a Irish Unionist movement (as opposed to an 'Ulster' one) but it is minuscule and would be virulently opposed by many .
anyone who knows anything about Irish history will know that the Oath to the Monarch of Britain that was a big sticking point and was, in fact, one of the main causes of the Civil War which followed the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921.
Therefore the UK would have to become a Republic first before union ism would have chance in the South. Even then it would be unlikely ....as the Irish don't generally identify with the British who have still a post imperialist mindset.

on the issue of IQ it is interesting that one of the main and most controversial proponents of national IQ is Dr. Richard Lynn, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. He has always unsurprisingly scored his own (British) 'race' over the Irish.

Answer 6

It's physically impossible as "Great Britain" is the name of the island made up of Scotland, Wales and England. The island of Ireland would have to somehow float across the Irish sea and join itself onto the west coast of Wales.
I think what you mean is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which is the official name of the state (as you'll see if you look at your passport). The UK and Eire are already fellow members of the European Community and would have no political or social reason to become one state.

Answer 7

Ireland is part of the E.U. and probably, even in the unlikely situation where it wanted to, would not be allowed. The Commissioners have already divided Europe into " the Europe of the regions". That's it now for at least the next 75 years. The U.K. parliament ( and others) is nothing more than a stepping stone for getting the snout into trough.

Answer 8

It wont happen...i think the mornarch is way off when he says, the north still wants to be part of the uk, actually i have to disagree...about half do...thats what all the fighting has been about in n. ireland.
I am 100% that the repubublic will never want to become part of britain...thats no offence to the british but ireland is its own country and it'll never happen.

Answer 9

Over time the individual states of Europe are moving towards one state anyway. So Ireland might get 100 years of independence before it is again part of a larger European power. Britain might take longer to accept this idea.

Answer 10

Everyone gets a bit pissed of, because They've been demanding independence for so long.

And when you say Ireland, I assume you mean the Republic of Ireland.

The term "Great Britain" refers to England, Scotland and Wales. The term "United kingdom" refers to England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the outlining colony's and provinces.

I doubt they ever would voluntarily request that the UK parliament Govern them again, the Chances are neglagable.
I doubt the UK population would be pleased though, the Media is always outlining the IRA bombings; And the Government listens to the Electorate, I doubt they would accept Ireland back.

Answer 11

Never happen and geographically impossible, it's the United Kingdom of Great Britain AND Northern Ireland