Democratic Unionist Party

Census should focus on shared future rather than lazy conclusions –…

DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett says the 2021 census should prompt focus on investment and public services rather than a border poll, calling political conclusions drawn from Protestant and Catholic numbers simplistic. He accuses Sinn Fein of prioritising removing Northern Ireland from the UK…

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Democratic Unionist Party

Published

22 September 2022
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Topics

Constitutional affairs (main topic)
Subtopic: Union and Irish unity

Type of release

Response to an event

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Northern Ireland

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Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures – see how other parties responded

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SDLP 22 September 2022 Close in meaning

Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says the 2021 census figures showing a greater proportion of Catholics in Northern Ireland mark a seminal moment that should not be downplayed. He urges sincere reflection on the scale of change and a conversation about a social democratic new Ireland.

Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Eastwood: Census figures demonstrate total transformation of our society (opens in a new tab)

UUP 22 September 2022 Close in meaning

A modern pluralist society is developing in Northern Ireland - Nesbitt

UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt says the Census findings need detailed analysis, but his initial view is that the evidence backs the UUP's stance since 1998 and shows a modern pluralist society developing in Northern Ireland. He says the party will keep making the case for the Union.

Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: A modern pluralist society is developing in Northern Ireland - Nesbitt (opens in a new tab)

Sinn Féin 22 September 2022 Close in meaning

‘Time to plan for a better future together’ – Finucane on 2021 census results

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says the 2021 Census results show historic change is under way and calls for planning and dialogue on a better future to begin now. He urges the Irish government to establish a Citizens' Assembly to prepare for a possible Unity referendum.

Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: ‘Time to plan for a better future together’ – Finucane on 2021 census results (opens in a new tab)

Aontú 26 September 2022 Close in meaning

Demographic Changes Demand Need For a Referendum For a Pluralist all Ireland Republic - Tóibín

Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín says census demographic results showing a Catholic-background majority in Northern Ireland's counties are hugely significant. He calls for reform of northern political institutions and a referendum within five years on a pluralist, democratic…

Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Demographic Changes Demand Need For a Referendum For a Pluralist all Ireland Republic - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)

TUV 22 September 2022 Close in meaning

TUV comments on census figures

TUV leader Jim Allister comments on the 2021 Census results, arguing that Catholic population growth in Northern Ireland contrasts with Protestant decline in the Republic and that nationalist voting has not risen since 1998 despite more Catholic identifiers. He says the Union offers benefits to…

Constitutional affairs Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: TUV comments on census figures (opens in a new tab)

PBP 29 September 2022 Close in meaning

Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past

People Before Profit says a united Ireland must be radically different from the two existing states, calling for a border poll without delay and a socialist country that ends partition, church control of schools, and tax havens. It rejects confederation and Commonwealth membership as 'more of the…

Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past (opens in a new tab)